Where do I get the gears for my speedometer?
The part numbers of the various speedometer drive and driven gears are shown in the charts. The gears can be obtained from any Ford and Lincoln dealer. They are not available from Ford Racing. The drive gears on T-5/T-45/SROD/ Tremec®manual transmissions can be changed.
Where does the speedometer in the cluster come from?
The electronic speedometer in the cluster gets its signal from the VSS, or Vehicle Speed Sensor. The speedometer may have a digital speed readout (digital dash) or analog one that shows the speed with a dial like a clock face.
Are there any problems with the speedometer on a vintage car?
Fortunately, problems with mechanically operated speedometers can often be resolved with a little effort. Here we’ll talk about how they work and common problems on vintage automobiles.
Are there any replacement parts for a cougar?
We have an excellent selection of Cougar custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. We also carry the factory-grade replacement Cougar parts too, including Cougar engine parts, Cougar body parts, and other Cougar auto parts. So please take a look at our Cougar parts selection.
How big is the Mercury Cougar XR 7?
Tech Specs CATEGORY DETAILS SPECIFICATIONS Wheelbase: 104.0″ Overall Length: 197.6″ CURB WEIGHT GS: 3,083 lbs. XR-7: 3,169 lbs. HOW TO SPOT ONE 1986 Cougars had flat taillights, new in RECALLS Cougar XR-7 4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo Safety
What was the model year of the 1986 Mercury Cougar?
An newly documented visual change to 1986 XR-7 models is the addition of the large “TURBO” badge on the trunklid, with the “XR-7” now moved up from the taillight reflector next to the new “TURBO” badge. This seems to be a mid-to-late-model year running change. A closer look at the lower stripes on the XR-7 model.
What was the last year of the Aero Cougar?
N ow in its fourth and final year of the first-generation aero Cougar, not much had been slated as far as updates, so the 1986 model year was a virtual carryover from the previous year.
What was the output of the Mercury Cougar Thunderbird?
The Cougar/Thunderbird cam was ground for torque output at lower rpms—perfect for towing. Unfortunately, the Cougar/Thunderbird did not receive the same High Output (200 hp) treatment as the 1986 Mustang, nor did it get the performance dual exhaust. But at least the 5.0 became more modern.