don't see why it couldn't be. the trick would be dealing with the cable. Its pretty much molded into the stock part, so you'd have to get it apart or come up with an alternative cable. Ideally a 3 piece arrangement could be made, a cable, the column clamp, and the appropriate end for whatever cluster you have. They're all different of course. Need examples of Ford, Mercury, and both digital and analog Lincoln pieces to model. Another part that would be good to print is the little hook that the cable attaches to on the column end. Those get brittle and its not at all hard to snap them trying to mess with that cable.
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5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Originally posted by VicCrownVic View PostThis makes me wonder. For those who are into 3D printing, could this collar for the shift indicator be 3D printed? Sly or anyone else into 3D printing.Originally posted by gadget73 View Postdon't see why it couldn't be. the trick would be dealing with the cable. Its pretty much molded into the stock part, so you'd have to get it apart or come up with an alternative cable. Ideally a 3 piece arrangement could be made, a cable, the column clamp, and the appropriate end for whatever cluster you have. They're all different of course. Need examples of Ford, Mercury, and both digital and analog Lincoln pieces to model. Another part that would be good to print is the little hook that the cable attaches to on the column end. Those get brittle and its not at all hard to snap them trying to mess with that cable.
My shift indicator is only off by a small amount, maybe 1/8". Even if it was completely broken I don't know that I want to deal with trying to get in there to fix it. I can easily figure out what gear I'm in, I had the cluster out as far as I could get it without breaking the cable and still didn't have access to where the cable meets the column. I know Gabegt90 and I had the cluster out of my '88 MGM at ScottFest 2011 but I didn't feel comfortable tearing that far into the dash/steering column by myself.Last edited by mercurygm88; 12-23-2021, 05:40 PM.
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I got to the collar from below, take out the lower dash covers and look up. I'm still a young'un so it wasn't too painful to fit a hose clamp over the original collar. I honestly don't see why a hose clamp couldn't completely sub for the collar.
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Originally posted by friskyfrankie View PostI seem to remember "fixing" one on a friend's '88 CV years ago. The "repair" included zip ties, praying and several phrases not normally heard during Sunday School!
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Has anyone here ever successfully removed rear seat belt bolts? Some previous owner removed the back of the rear seat by pulling on it until the hooks that hold it in place bent. I’d like to remove the seat back, bend the tabs back, and properly reinstall the seat back.
I have a nice Ingersoll-Rand 1/2” air impact from back when they were American made, but I am currently without an air compressor. I even have impact torx bits. I tried a breaker bar and couldn’t get them to budge, then again the breaker bar puts you in an awkward position to get any leverage.
This is one of the last two small projects I’d like to take care of on the car before I consider it “good enough” for myself.
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I removed mine by hand with an L-shaped torx wrench, but it was tough going even on a rust-free car. As you've found, the angle and the geometry of the floor there doesn't make it very easy. But the threads can't be too deep and you can get at both sides if you get under the car, so there should be room to get some WD-40 or some heat directed at the problem if necessary.
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I tried doing them by hand (as I have always done with every other seatbelt, ever). No dice. Broke the bit.
Tried my air impact and my dad's that has never let him down on anything. No dice. Broke another bit.
Got it red with a torch, repeated above. Nothing. I thought I was sunk.
Had a friend with a 1/2" cordless impact from his work. Don't recall the brand or the specs. With a long impact torx bit, they came right out.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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Spray the bolts from underneath first. Can't hurt.
but yes I've done it, and I've also broken bits. Its a bitch, I suggest good bits and an impact along with a reserve of good swear words.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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I use a half inch breaker bar and I've twisted some bits, but never managed to break any. I was using solid impact bits though. I have broken the impact swivel joints on that job though. My corded electric 1/2 impact couldn't get it out without the breaker bar to get it started. But then the impact made out ok. That was the first time. Each time since I've only needed a 3/8 ratchet.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.
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I think I've done this on a GM car or Ford truck at some point. I put the correct size bit in on an extension that I didn't care about and then beat the shit out of that extension with a 3lb or 5lb hammer for a good while. The first bit broke and so that was my last ditch option. It worked.1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
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Not sure about rear seat bolts but I've done the fronts (on a few Fords) with a REALLY old Craftsman powered Impact Tool and they did come out. Not easy but I didn't break anything - just let some PB Blaster soak on them for a few days prior to removal and all was well.What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 Tempo
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Some come out with no problem others don't. I've broken a few impact T50 bits within the past couple years on 2 cars using a 1/2 breaker bar and dad's old pneumatic impact. (Sunex bits, time to find another brand, open to suggestions, but these were cheap on Ebay, LOL). This was after applying Liquid Wrench top and bottom months in advance and then again the day before and day of the next attempt. I even hammered on that bolt like Derek mentioned.
Next step when it gets warm again (and after I buy a few more impact T50s) is to get the fire wrench out. All to replace the C-pillar interior panel in the Scab. (3-point belt goes through the panel and has to be unbolted from the floor). I even broke a bit on the same bolt on the JY donor car. For some reason the P-side came out of both cars with no issue, but D-side on the JY '90 and my '91 didn't and aren't budging.Vic
~ 1989 MGM LS Colony Park - Large Marge
~ 1998 MGM LS - new DD
~ 1991 MGM LS "The Scab"
~ 1991 MGM GS "The Ice Car"
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Yes. I have removed them before. First time hurts for sure. As said soak it from underneath. Broken a couple bits but eventually got them out. Been fine ever since as I cleaned up the corrosion and coated the threads in anti seize.~David~
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But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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