The Unofficial "Ask a Stupid Question" Thread

theterminator93 said:
Kind of like when we replace old backbones at the schools, covered in 5-10+ years worth of dust (inside and out)... then I think of where it all comes from.

I never forget to wash my hands before eating on those days!!
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I worked with a lady who was an engineer dealing with space station stuff, she explained to me on the space station they recover all the sweat and urine and filter it for the astronauts to drink.
 
On the MN12s, are the door locks different than the trunk lock? Meaning, is it a different key?
 
It is for mine. But I don't have the keyless option as far as I know
 
CDsDontBurn said:
On the MN12s, are the door locks different than the trunk lock? Meaning, is it a different key?
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My early model has a different key for the trunk, while the doors and ignition are the same, maybe all the early models were like that? and I know its factory like that too, mines of course a Canadian car so it might be different for your guys' early model cars
 
Ericv8thunderbird said:
My trunk / glovebox key is the oval key.
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You’re really rubbing it into the 97 owners!

But to reiterate the trunk key indeed opens the locking trunk button. The button next to the electric fuel door button 😝

Still have my OG one.

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MadMikeyL said:
All 89-96 cars had 2 keys, one for the doors and ignition, and one for the trunk and glove box. All 97 cars got one key which works everything.
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Then why do both my 97s don't open with the ignition key?

I first noticed it on my Pearl T-Bird the day moved it into the garage. I thought it was just gummed up from having been sitting outside for so many years and thought I'd revisit it again at a later point in time as the trunk release button still worked.

But then when I got my Gold Bird, I went to use the ignition key for the trunk and it was the same situation.

Are my T-Birds an exception?

If it matters, my Pearl T-Bird has a build date of August 1996 and my Gold T-Bird has a build date of August 1997.
 
97s also got the newer looking style ignition cylinder. I didn't know they got rid of the "trunk" key in 97 as well. That was for valet parking and keeping people out of the glove box....My newer Lincoln and most Ford's still have a valet mode in the infotainment system that can be enabled. The glove box also locks if you take the key out of the fob
 
My 97 had one key that worked in the doors, trunk and ignition.

When I had the refinishing done the ignition lock and door cylinders got replaced with NOS Ford parts for 89-96 (with the older style 8 cuts on the key, not the fewer 6 like the 97s got), so the kit didn't come with the trunk cylinder. So my trunk still uses the OG key that came with the car... which I can't find. 😅
 
CDsDontBurn said:
Then why do both my 97s don't open with the ignition key?

I first noticed it on my Pearl T-Bird the day moved it into the garage. I thought it was just gummed up from having been sitting outside for so many years and thought I'd revisit it again at a later point in time as the trunk release button still worked.

But then when I got my Gold Bird, I went to use the ignition key for the trunk and it was the same situation.

Are my T-Birds an exception?

If it matters, my Pearl T-Bird has a build date of August 1996 and my Gold T-Bird has a build date of August 1997.
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When I first got my 97 the key would not unlock the doors. The bed up being so gummed up the wouldn’t turn. Graphite lock ease fixed that.
 
Next question on the MN12 platform, because it's been so long I don't remember 😅

How much coolant will I need to get to fully top off the system? It seems I'll need 2gal of coolant but use only like 1-1/2gal or so. True?

This is to replace coolant lost in radiator, intake manifold, and water pump.

Follow up question to this....

Is there anywhere on the engine block itself that I can drain the coolant from to avoid making a mess? If so, where is said engine block coolant drain plug?
 
unless you're in an extreme cold area, add 1 gallon of AF, then fill it up with distilled water. 2 gal distilled usually does it on an empty system. be sure to drain all the old coolant. engine plug is drivers' side, to the back, kinda under the manifold. radiator drain is pass side, toward bottom of rad.
 
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If the system is completely empty, it may take a little more than 2 gallons. You can either get 3 gallons, or just dilute it a little, since you aren’t likely to experience extreme cold temperatures where you’re at. I’m not aware of any block drain on the 4.6, so just planning on a bunch dumping out when the water pump comes out.
 
Grog6 said:
unless you're in an extreme cold area, add 1 gallon of AF, then fill it up with distilled water. 2 gal distilled usually does it on an empty system. be sure to drain all the old coolant. engine plug is drivers' side, to the back, kinda under the manifold. radiator drain is pass side, toward bottom of rad.
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MadMikeyL said:
If the system is completely empty, it may take a little more than 2 gallons. You can either get 3 gallons, or just dilute it a little, since you aren’t likely to experience extreme cold temperatures where you’re at. I’m not aware of any block drain on the 4.6, so just planning on a bunch dumping out when the water pump comes out.
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Sounds like I'm going to start with at least 2 gallons of coolant, lol. Not a big deal, just wanted to make sure of the amount.

My favorite is Prestone 50/50 premix stuff. Yeah, I know it's a bit more expensive, but it's just easier and less time consuming, so I'd rather pay that premium for less effort.
 
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