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- Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 69 Toronado Brake Problems
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4714
Re: 69 Toronado Brake Problems
Be more specific. When you say "good brake pedal" do you mean that its relatively "high" and dosnt go all the way to the floor when pressed? Next is the brake pedal very hard when you press it? If its hard check to make sure that you do have vaccum at the booster and that nothing...
- Thu May 24, 2012 12:41 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 1966 Pitman Arm question.... Will 67 onward work/fit
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3860
1966 Pitman Arm question.... Will 67 onward work/fit
I've owned my 66 TOronado since 1984 and even back then nobody had a listing for a 1966 Pitman arm (the arm on the pwr steering box). They listed 67 onward, but no 66. IS a 1966 pitman arm different? I would imagine its NOT as far as I know a 67 gear box will interchange with a 66 so at least the sp...
- Thu May 24, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 1966 Toronado parking brake release handle question
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3713
1966 Toronado parking brake release handle question
This is a two fold question.... I own a 66 and the bushing/gromet that holds the parking brake release rod in place and keeps it from flopping around is missing/all dried up. A) Who has this bushing/grommet? B) Does the handle for the parking brake unsrew from the rod OR is it permenantly molded to ...
- Thu May 24, 2012 12:32 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: More '67 Turn Signal Switch Problems
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16332
Re: More '67 Turn Signal Switch Problems
Im not sure what exactly is wrong with your switch BUT if the plastic housing isn't cracked or broken you CAN take these switches apart you know. THey come apart fairly easily and sometimes all they need is cleaning of contacts, a little silicone grease and your good to go!
- Mon May 21, 2012 10:47 am
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Is it heresy?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18872
Re: Is it heresy?
I agree I like the honeycomb grille pattern too! AS for the 1970 for sale ....it looks fantastic! I immediately thought "something doesnt look right, but it looks GOOD" then it came to me. I wonder IF they are working or just set in there and resting in place? Nice job if they are working!...
- Sun May 20, 2012 1:13 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 455 won't start / 1970 Toro
- Replies: 19
- Views: 28681
Re: 455 won't start / 1970 Toro
I've found that NOBODY i've ever gone to can rebuild a carb properly!! They typically ALWAYS screw up something that the car either bogs under acceleration or it dosnt idle right or BOTH! I think they re-adjust the float which was fine and they get it out of wack! I dont touch the float if the carb ...
- Sun May 20, 2012 10:47 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Does anyone here have cars with NO right side CV axle damper
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3998
Does anyone here have cars with NO right side CV axle damper
If so do you notice any vibration? My 66 has always had an axle with a damper on it and i can do 60, 80, 120 and its smooth as silk, no shimmy or vibrations. Also does anyone know for SURE if 1966 was the only year to use a Damper on the right side? As far as I knew all 1966-78 TOro and Eldos had da...
- Sun May 20, 2012 10:40 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Can't believe my cv boot posts has 35 views & not ONE reply!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13106
Re: Can't believe my cv boot posts has 35 views & not ONE re
As I knew ALL these Toronados 66-78 and Eldos had dampers on the right side. As for after market axles you are correct in that they make replacement ones and they can be had for reasonable prices $85-$110 on Ebay or internet. I recently bought a GSP axle for my Toronado. As you mentioned all these c...
- Thu May 17, 2012 10:01 am
- Forum: General Talk
- Topic: Frame repair
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10619
Re: Frame repair
posting is easy here but if you want email me them and I can post. pr129tbird@aol.com thanks sounds like the same area mine is rusting out int
- Thu May 17, 2012 9:58 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: I'm thinking of doing the Disc conversion on my '66 a few ??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 17656
Re: I'm thinking of doing the Disc conversion on my '66 a fe
THanks for the reply. I wonder why the 66 beauty rings cant be used? Something I think I read about there being 1/4" LESS space on the disc rims edge then drum style rim. As for the other parts... i was going to send the Master cylinder/booster out as a core. Same goes for the calipers, was goi...