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Re: Welcome
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2004, 02:43:57 PM »
yes pull the driveshaft if its an automatic and your going to pull it with the rear wheels on the ground. If the car is not running, you'll burn the pump out of the tranny.
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« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2004, 03:55:18 PM »
Look for the topic "driveshaft disconnect" in another section of the board that I posted.  You will find one I did after the suggestions.  It is not hard to do and not long at all.  Beats foaming up the transmission fluid.  HOpe it goes well.

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« Reply #32 on: September 21, 2004, 06:37:43 PM »
Will do.  Thanks again! 
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« Reply #33 on: October 14, 2004, 07:21:05 AM »
Just thought I'd try posting a picture of #2.   Removing the driveshaft was a snap.  Thanks for all the tips.  But rather than wire the shaft to the car, I just removed it entirely and mated a spare slip yoke to the transmission output shaft.  A bungee cord kept it tied to the rear mount.  It was an easy tow even with my 4-cylinder van ('97 Honda Odyssey).

This is a great site.  Keep up the good work!!
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« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2004, 06:59:52 AM »
Here's a picture of my '80 Bobcat.  It looks better in this picture than up close . . . not a lot of rust on it but its in pretty rough shape compared to my '76 Pinto.  Luckily, I found a junkyard close by that even has a '79 Bobcat with enough parts left over to pick off it.    If anyone else has been looking for an odd part off a 79-80 Pinto/Bobcat let me know and I'll pull it before it gets crushed.  This junkyard allows buyers to pull parts but they don't ship out and they're definitely not hooked into the internet.   They gave me a centercap for my rallye wheel for FREE ( I only had 3 out of 4 of the rallye style wheels before hitting the yard . . . there's one wheel still left now.)
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« Reply #35 on: February 15, 2005, 07:02:25 PM »
Hey Everyone,  I'm new here.  I was wondering where can you get aftermarket fenders?  what are some good sites to find parts?  thanks

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« Reply #36 on: February 15, 2005, 07:02:53 PM »
Hey Everyone,  I'm new here.  I was wondering where can you get aftermarket fenders?  what are some good sites to find parts?  thanks

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« Reply #37 on: February 16, 2005, 06:20:32 PM »
HI BPANMAN,
Check out links tab an this site and try VFN fiberglass.
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« Reply #38 on: February 23, 2006, 05:22:58 PM »
bates 77, are you running dirt or asphalt?
if running in dirt throw away your sway bar you are preloading your chassis.which has a negative affect on handling. you might also play with the lead in your rear axle.trailing the right rear tire from the left rear tire will loosen your car. leading the the right rear ahead ofthe left rear will tighten your car. without knowing car weight  spring weights etc. it is hard to determine exactley what it will take to get lined out. if racing on pavement i haven't a clue on setup i've never raced asphalt before.if you will contact speedway motors in lincoln, nebraska they have a very knowlegable staff. their address is www.speedwaymo tors.com phone is 402-323-3200
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« Reply #39 on: April 04, 2006, 12:04:01 AM »
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what is the silver box on the fender well car wont start i was told this safety box is why

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« Reply #40 on: June 26, 2009, 12:36:39 PM »
I am new to the Pinto and I can't find the place to pour transmission fluid into the car, could you tell me?

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« Reply #41 on: September 06, 2012, 12:00:21 PM »
I'm also in the process of doing fluid changes, including brakes, on my 78 Pinto Pony.  Is there a garage section on fordpinto.com that lists recommended fluids, ie motor oil, trans oil, wheel bearing grease, etc. etc? It's been awhile since I've owned a car with a carb and non-sealed wheel bearings. I don't even have a grease gun for the ball joints.
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« Reply #42 on: September 06, 2012, 12:28:06 PM »
I'm also in the process of doing fluid changes, including brakes, on my 78 Pinto Pony.  Is there a garage section on fordpinto.com that lists recommended fluids, ie motor oil, trans oil, wheel bearing grease, etc. etc? It's been awhile since I've owned a car with a carb and non-sealed wheel bearings. I don't even have a grease gun for the ball joints.

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I don't know if anyone has listed the fluid types for the car but here is what I know by what I have looked up & used.
Motor oil.. 10w30 is recommended by Ford. Trans oil is Type f. I've used regular wheel bearing grease with no problems for years. Can't recall what the rear gear takes but I think it is 75w90. Gas is easy.. regular 87 octane. Dot 3 brake fluid for the brakes, regular antifreeze for the coolant. The universal coolant sold in the stores these days will work just fine. If it has power steering it just takes regular power steering fluid unless I am mistaken.
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« Reply #43 on: September 07, 2012, 10:02:16 AM »
Thank you. Does type F go in manual trans too or just automatics?
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« Reply #44 on: September 26, 2013, 06:38:21 PM »
I think my hood is stuck? I can't figureout howto post this question anywhere else, but I pull the latch, and it comes up, but its like its stuck on another catch or something. (I don't have much experience with cars,my  dads just not home and I can't open it for the life of me)