Im back!!

spjmorris said:
in both cases the captive bolts for the ARB clamps needed re-tapping
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I wondered about this; couldn't you wind in a couple of sacrificial bolts (just far enough that the thread doesn't poke out the other side), then remove them after the galving is done?

Also, one other tip I learned from the guys that galved Tony's rear subby... Sand/grind/shotblast the piece back to bare metal, and then let it sit out in the open air for a couple of days. Turns out that a touch of surface rust actually helps the galv to stick better.
 
Rickysmith189 said:
Thanks guys...
Will has done a fantastic job in keeping this Cougar around and in the club.... I only hope I can continue this...

Already I have hit ebay for parts :LOL: ...
Dreading what Kim will say, I dropped out to her a few days ago I 'might' be buying another Cougar not yet actually owned up :LOL:

Luckily due to moving my insurance is very low due to the area, just need to relocate my job so I can use it more :)

But there will be a MFSM in the Summer months for those who want to help out :)

Short list of things planned
Front and rear subframe Galvanised (inc components)
Sort the 'flat spot' which at the moment we are putting down to the TPS (unsure of what TB is on there though)
New header tank
Recoat the manifolds

But as soon as it warms up ill be out giving it a really good detail... those who are interested this is now my stockpile lol
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Ricky, the flat dot will be down to mapping
 
From what Wil has told me about the problem, flat spot is when you apply throttle to pull away, you can`t modulate the throttle like normal, its all or nothing!

Sounds more like a tps problem to me?
 
rikedwards said:
From what Wil has told me about the problem, flat spot is when you apply throttle to pull away, you can`t modulate the throttle like normal, its all or nothing!

Sounds more like a tps problem to me?
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Can't you just read the TPS output to check?
 
IIRC this car has an aftermarket ECU with a proper dyno map. When Damo had it it always started smoothly from cold so I assume it has a cold/closed loop program so no need to wait for it to warm up (if I'm correct). I can't see that going wrong easily. So it must be some other component failure, maybe an air leak if it's not the TPS?

BTW welcome back Ricky.
 
Oh, IIRC it does have a Mustang 65mm TB which is 5mm bigger than an ST200 one. I guess Damo wanted bigger!
He went for all new parts so I 's guess it's from a Mustang of that era - 2001/2.
 
FlamencoAssassin said:
IIRC this car has an aftermarket ECU with a proper dyno map. When Damo had it it always started smoothly from cold so I assume it has a cold/closed loop program so no need to wait for it to warm up (if I'm correct). I can't see that going wrong easily. So it must be some other component failure, maybe an air leak if it's not the TPS?

BTW welcome back Ricky.
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the only way is if the battery has been removed or left flat for any period over half hour in which case the ecu will default same as a cougar ecu
 
Thanks Manos... That was my original thought, A map generally wouldnt go wrong unless someone has tried to get more power or changed parts on it...

I was looking around for a Mustang TB but could only really come across aftermarket ones with a TPS...
Hopefully it should be here tomorrow so can get out and hook Forscan up :)
 
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