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Fairlane History
Hi, I don't know If this is the right place to ask this question; I was wondering if someone could tell me some history on the 68-69 body style, like who was the main designer on the car, and who
By Clark Forte · #1406 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Good Job Sir ! -- ============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know? ============================================================
By Linc · #1405 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
I am 90% sure I got the proportioning valve centered. It took some effort to get the groove exactly where it should be.? I found the switch was loose when I removed it.? I also found the cluster
By Gary Wittman · #1404 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Chris, Yes it is a 69.? I am not going to do anything with the master cylinder yet. If I do, I will do some searching myself first.? If I run into problems, I will reach out to you.? Thank you for
By Gary Wittman · #1403 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Be careful. For at least the drum brakes, the Mustang and Galaxie master cylinders have a different bore than the Fairlanes. If you need me to look up the bore size for disc brakes, I can. I assume
By Chris Scheers · #1402 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Thanks Linc, for those more detailed instructions. I will be on Friday. Gary in SoCal
By Gary Wittman · #1401 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
I usually look up 69 Mustang for these parts. That what I did for mine. My car had 49000 original miles and I needed to take it apart the proportioning valve, and rebuilt it to fix mine. Get some
By Doug Frame · #1400 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
or this one... -- ============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to
By Linc · #1399 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
This image might be helpful -- ============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to
By Linc · #1398 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Use a flashlight and look down the bore, you will see which way the valve has moved as it doesn't actually move very far and you will see the depression that the switch sits in on one side or the
By Linc · #1397 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Thank you for all the suggestions.? I think the first thing I will try is the centering with an awl through the switch hole.? I am guessing brake fluid will flow out with the switch out.? Yes, I
By Gary Wittman · #1396 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE REBUILD KIT - 67-69 MUSTANG/COUGAR DISC BRAKE cgfordparts.comYou will need this and the tool take apart and clean, rebuild. Doug Frame
By Doug Frame · #1395 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
It can be tedious, but if your valve will not self center the you need to take the block apart and clean it. ?You can reach down into the switch hole and center it yourself with a? awl or other
By Linc · #1394 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
When I got my '68, I had the same problem. Now that is a drum brake car and it was 20+ years ago, so my memory may be off a bit. From memory: My mechanic said that used to happen all the time. When
By Chris Scheers · #1393 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Doug,That sounds like a great tool for bleeding the brakes and keeping the proportioning valve centered.? However, that is not my issue.? My proportioning valve appears to be off center, and I need
By Gary Wittman · #1392 ·
Re: Centering proportioning valve
Adjustable Proportioning Valve Bleeder Tool,Aluminum Brake Proportioning Valve Bleeder Tool of Brake Bleeder,Drum Brake Tool Car Accessories Compatible with DISC/DRUM PV2&PV4 AC
By Doug Frame · #1391 ·
Centering proportioning valve
The last time I drove my Cobra; the instrument cluster brake light came on.? The brakes still seemed to work normally.? I disconnected the electrical connector to the proportioning valve and the
By Gary Wittman · #1390 ·
Re: Severe weather
Yeah Dave called to check on me yesterday too. It was good to hear from him, and nice to check on me as well. Yeah, it was a bad storm. Weather guys said it would be. Sad to see some tragedies. Hope
By g kampen · #1389 ·
Re: Severe weather
Although I am still in Florida for a few more days, i had a nice chat with David Hadley when he called to check on me. He had heard on the news that a twister was spotted near State College. He was
By jay Rush · #1388 ·
Re: Severe weather
I'm doing fine, thanks.? It pretty much ran out of steam by the time it got to me in Maryland, just a light rain for an hour or two.? I hope that everyone else is OK. Tony
By Tony Avak · #1387 ·