The Unofficial "Ask a Stupid Question" Thread

[Stanley]

Any idea if they make them flat? I want to use the sticker on the center piece of the new steering wheel I just installed on my Turbo Coupe.

I'm afraid I don't know. Mine are rounded at the edge, as you can see in the photo and as the other poster mentioned. I suspect it would be easy enough to check with them: while they're foreign, their website seems to indicate a decent command of English.

Your car looks great, by the way. After I get my 97 fixed up I want to hunt down an 88 TC.

 

[Ericv8thunderbird]

Your car looks great, by the way. After I get my 97 fixed up I want to hunt down an 88 TC

Thanks! It’s been a long 2 years getting this car right. Still not 100% done but it’s drivable, and it’s a blast!

 

[Chingon1]

Is this too thin of a sidewall for the donor bodies?

Met with the machinist and he didn't feel comfortable with how thin they were, but I gave him the green light to continue. The beauty of this, is that when this is done the inserts will be able to slide in and out making this serviceable.

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Do you have the top mounts already?? I have a set modified I never got to use.

 

[CDsDontBurn]

Do you have the top mounts already?? I have a set modified I never got to use.

Yeah, I have everything ready to go.

Still debating on powder coat or rattle can for the bodies after I get them back from the machine shop.

 

[CDsDontBurn]

Q: Does "lowest setting" here mean "0" or "25"?





Because my 3/8" and 1/4" sets both specifically state a storage setting.





And yes, I know my nails are long

 

[MadMikeyL]

Always store a torque wrench at the lowest setting on the scale. Also it isn’t good for them to ever be turned below the lowest setting.

 

[Jae 'Bird]

Q: Does "lowest setting" here mean "0" or "25"?

Because my 3/8" and 1/4" sets both specifically state a storage setting

I always store mine at the lowest setting in the specified range, for instance, I have one that's rated at 50-250 ft lbs so I store it at 50 as its the lowest specified setting, even though the scale on the handle goes lower, I dont want to go lower than what it says it can do. I have one thats 5-200 ft lbs so I store that at 5, it seems to have worked well for me.

 

[theterminator93]

My 1/2" Tekton tells me to store it at 25.

 

[Kidd-7]

I’ve never noticed that note before nor have I adjusted after use. I’ve always just put mine away at whatever setting I used. I need to change my ways.

 

[Grog6]

You back it off for the same reason you don't store magazines full; it ages the springs. I only load 30 round mags with 28 rounds, unless I'm emptying hem now.

 

[Kidd-7]

Makes perfect sense, just never thought of it before.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Is there a way to remove Mark VIII wiper arms in their normal parking position? Seems the hood prevents them from folding up high enough to release the tab.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Is there a way to remove Mark VIII wiper arms in their normal parking position? Seems the hood prevents them from folding up high enough to release the tab.

Open the hood

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Open the hood

Same issue. You can't fold them high enough to pull that little metal tab.

I kind of prefer that J-hook design.

 

[KevinVarnes]

Can you disconnect the wiper motor and move them manually? Can't remember what access to the wiper motor looks like on these cars at the moment.

 

[Kidd-7]

Another wiper question: is there supposed to be a key to line up the wiper arms? I removed mine recently and while there are slots for a key, there was no key.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Another wiper question: is there supposed to be a key to line up the wiper arms? I removed mine recently and while there are slots for a key, there was no key.

Yes. It's a little black wedge. They get lost easily. I hot glued mine in to make installation easier.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

@Kidd-7

 

[Kidd-7]

Mine are missing, it makes it a little more challenging to line up.
Any source for them outside of good luck and a junk yard?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Any source for them outside of good luck and a junk yard?

Junkyard yes, but it doesn't require much luck to find them since they're on so many Fords, including Panthers.

 

[MadMikeyL]

Of all the MN12s I have owned, not one ever had those alignment tabs. I never had an issue though, just put them on in the parked position.

As for removing them from the junk car, just remove the hood.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Mine doesn’t have alignment tabs/keys either, never did.

I’m thinking the release tab might just be stuck, there should be ample room to pull the wiper up with the hood up. I’d try prying it with a flat blade

 

[Jim3inVirginia]

Mine are long gone. I put tape on the windshield before I take off the wipers to help me find where I like them.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Mine are long gone. I put tape on the windshield before I take off the wipers to help me find where I like them.

I just rarely wash my car so I know where they went

 

[dDUBb]

I dont even have windshield wipers on my SC. Weight savings.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I dont even have windshield wipers on my SC. Weight savings.

Just treat the windshield with Rain-X and call it a day.

 

[Generalee0527]

Just treat the windshield with Rain-X and call it a day.

I was told yrs ago by a co-worker to apply rain x twice and use the electric polisher to clean haze from second coat. Swears it will last months. I never went to that trouble.

 

[theterminator93]

I just use the rain-x washer fluid. Seems to do the trick.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Anyone happen to know the stock diameter of the exhaust hangers off the transmission mount? 3/8” or 1/2”?

 

[MadMikeyL]

Definitely larger than 3/8”. Could be 1/2”, or maybe 7/16”