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« on: February 01, 2021, 09:21:27 PM »
Hello Pinto friends. I originally found and joined this site a couple of years ago, but was not ready to do a build project on my '74 Runabout. I have owned this car since November 1 of 1981. For the most part, it was a good and reliable vehicle for me. Some time around 83-84 one of the cylinder walls cracked, necessitating an engine replacement. While I was at it, I converted from an automatic to manual transmission. Shortly thereafter, I also had the car painted white, whereas it was originally an avocado green color (seats and headliner remain green to this day). In 1988, I drove from southern California to the area around Seattle, Washington. It burned a piston in 1996 and I pushed it into the garage where it has not moved from until I cleaned the garage last summer. I recently acquired a 2.3L turbo with automatic transmission that I am looking forward to installing. I have never owned a  turbo vehicle before, so I will be asking a lot of questions and learning about both turbo chargers and also fuel injection.  The engine reportedly came from an 88-89 Tbird. It looks complete, but without wiring harness and computer.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2021, 03:26:54 PM »
Unable to post/preview photos. I have reduced pics to less than 1mb each. Can someone help me with instructions for attaching photos. Is there a required number of posts before I am able to include photos?

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2021, 03:32:19 PM »
OK, I see that they do not show in preview, even though they are there. Those two pics were from July 3, 2020 when I drug the car out of the garage for the first time in nearly 24 years.
These two are from last week when I started this thread.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2021, 04:10:13 PM »
Hello, Welcome. The T-Bird Turbo Coupes were from 1983-88. So, you likely have an 87-88 engine. They were better in that they have bigger injectors, bigger VAM, were intercooled and rated at 190 HP (Manual). They have a smaller turbo (quicker spool up time) but some think it gives up too soon on air. The LA-2, LA-3 were the Manual designated computers for the 87-88 cars (Don't know the Automatics). Unfortunately the 87-88 wiring harness is a total mess. As I recall you can use other harnesses (The Merkur was stand alone) BUT.. ("Warning Will Robinson"), they are NOT pinned the same!!! So, you have to get that right. Remember even the newest Turbo Coupe (88) is now 33 years old and many of these parts aren't so easy to find. Others have used aftermarket computers.

 Turbo Ford (if it is still out there), NATO and The Ranger Station are good sites for Turbo stuff. Being your car is a '74 it is a lot easier than a 71-73 fitment wise. I have a 2 part post titled "So you want to build a turbo Pinto" but frankly a lot of it is the difficulties of adapting the 2.3T into a 71-73 car. Regardless http://www.fordpinto.com/general-pinto-talk/so-you-want-to-build-a-turbo-pinto-part-1/msg76893/#msg76893 All the best in your build.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2021, 03:56:59 PM »
There is also a forum here dedicated to turbo swaps. My car has a Ron Francis wiring harness and is way easier than trying to figure out a factory harness.
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2021, 12:27:01 PM »
Thank you wittsend for the links. Good article, well writen.

71pintoracer, thank you for the tio on the wiring harness. I will look into that .

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2021, 10:38:45 AM »
If your engine has an IHI turbo, top-mount intercooler, valve cover with a dip in the middle, and brown-top injectors, then it is definitely an '87-88 T-bird version. Longblocks were all the same from '83-89 except for one of the intake manifold bolt holes.
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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2021, 10:08:49 PM »
65ShelbyClone,
I thank you for the identification info.
I have been trying to post some pics of the injectors. They look like black ones to me.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2021, 10:14:12 PM »
That's the connector. I can't see the injector.
Black injectors are usually aftermarket replacements.
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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2021, 08:19:33 AM »
I haven't done much yet with the Pinto, except look at it in the driveway. With spring in the air, I got the lawn mower going for this year, a few branches trimmed from some of the trees, and then the battery on my daily suddenly went bad. Most of the yardwork chores are now at a sustainable level, though those dandelions are fast growers this time of year. My thoughts yesterday were, "why don't I just drop the replacement 2.3L in, and get it running as a naturally aspirated engine, then see what other systems need work after sitting for almost 25 years". That strategy would get the car drivable while I read to learn more about fuel injection and turbo charged systems. Since my daily ('78 GMC Caballero) is my main project, the Pinto is less important to my day to day life, and going the simpler build route at this time would be the way to keep me motivated in the shorter term.
Some questions for those of you who own 2.3turbo motors: 1) Can I pull my existing flywheel from a '78 2.3 non turbo to use on an '87-88 turbo engine? 2) Are there any changes to a 2000 Mustang World Class T5 trans to be made before bolting to an '87-88 2.3turbo Tbird engine?
I appreciate responses, and advice, that those of you who are more familiar with your Pinto's are, than I am with mine.
I am aware that I will need a pilot bushing, and a bellhousing swap. Any other things to expect, or watch out for? Maybe a hydraulic clutch conversion?

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2021, 11:15:07 AM »

I don't know about the flywheel. Often when there is a question I will look up associated parts (in this case clutch disc, pressure plate) and see if they vary over the years span. It isn't a foolproof method but it would give you some idea.


The 2.3 used a specific T-5 noted for its 1st gear (some say 3.97 others 4.01). It has a LONGER input shaft than other versions. The V-8 version had a shorter shaft. I don't know if an extended pilot bearing is available..., or would work. There is caution regarding the throwout bearing possibly hitting an extended bearing (when depressed). A proper disc size/spline might be an issue too. The T-5 after 1995 was only available with the V6. The 94/95 T-5's had a longer (but not proper for a 2.3) input shaft. Other issues were an electric speedometer, in bellhousing hydraulic slave cylinder and flange instead of slip yoke driveshaft connection at the transmission.


It gets even crazier when you start to look at the GM T-5's (Nissan used it for a few years too). GM canted the whole transmission at an angle. And at one point GM went to the Ford belhousing pattern. At least in V-8 applications the GM T-5 was predominantly a 2.95 1st gear trans but they didn't go world class until 1988.


Basically you need an 85 (beginning of world class) to 93 2.3/T-5. But the newest of those in now 28 years old and can be as old as 36 years. Happy Hunting. When I did my Turbo Coupe drivetrain swap back in 2008 it made sense. I had already owned the donor car for 10 years. But I think today some of the more modern engine are likely a better swap. Unfortunately oil pan to crossmember and adaptable transmissions are an issue. And the most likely transmissions are truck transmissions.


https://www.moderndriveline.com/the-many-different-faces-of-the-t5/

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2021, 01:58:18 PM »
I would not use a Mustang T5 due to the mentioned 1st gear ratio.  Besides a good one is HARD to find used.  Turbocoupe T5 trans is the way to go - but the 83-86 Turbocoupe bellhousing is the one you need for a cable clutch (got mine on EvilBay).  I have found it easier to find a turbocoupe T5 since the Mustang crowd doesn't want them.  The flywheels are the same dimensions for all the 2.3.   The "2000 MY" T5 might be for a V6 ??  I don't know what the input shaft and bolt pattern looks like and if it will fit a 2.3L bellhousing.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2021, 06:25:01 PM »
Good that you mentioned the 83-86 bellhousing for the bell-crank cable hook up. It skipped my mind even though I had to get one for my '88. A minor point but there is the need to get the clutch cable over the crossmember. Some just use various construction framing brackets from the big box home improvement store. I made up a mount that fits in the existing hole. I designed it with an anti rotate (visible below the nut) incase it ever came loose using the existing (single) hole.

Lastly seating position is different for everyone but the stock T/C shift had me punching the dash and a very awkward motion. I cut and elevated the shifter into two or three parts (took numerous try's before it felt anywhere near normal) and then rewelded it. It still isn't as good as it was in the T/C but it is a WHOLE lot better than before.

 To quote my mother in law "Oh, Yea..., and another thing....." The trans mount needs to be reversed and holes slotted. I don't know if the manual early cars used the same round rubber mount but I am still using mine from the C-4.  "Oh, Yea..., and another-other thing....." the driveshaft will probably not be the proper length. I was fortunate. My '73 C-4 / Auto trans / 6-3/4" shaft fit perfectly when I went to the T-5 and an 8" rearend. I'd find what ratios are in the rear end before jumping to a T-5. They could be 2.79 and then it would surely bog and negate the swap. I run 3.40's on 13" tires and it is just about right. If the car will have tall tires 3.55 might be better.


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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2021, 08:30:41 AM »
All good points to ponder, thank you. I did check on some of the part numbers, primarily for the input shaft. The input shaft is different for sure, but that can be changed easy enough in just a couple of hours on the bench while the trans is already out. It would be primarily the length of the shaft that I need to know,  that would tell me whether I must use an adapter/spacer plate between the eng/trans. The trans/rear gearing, as you said, is a must to keep in mind also. I did the input shaft swap on a t5 from a '92 S10 pickup connected to a Chev 307 that I am running in my daily driver GMC Caballero.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2021, 12:38:36 PM »
The input shaft is different for sure, but that can be changed easy enough in just a couple of hours on the bench while the trans is already out. It would be primarily the length of the shaft that I need to know,  that would tell me whether I must use an adapter/spacer plate between the eng/trans.
Yeah, but the input shaft is part of the first gear ratio. You'll need one that matches the current ratio (whatever that may be) and fits a 2.3, which may or may not exist. There were at least three different versions of the 2.3 input shaft alone; the one in mine has a 4.03 first gear. '87-88 had a 3.97 and '85-86 SVOs had a 3.50. The only bellhousing adapter I know of is one that adapts a pre-'94 5.0 V8 T5 to the 2.3 block.

A note on shifter positions: the only T5 that doesn't require cutting the shifter hole is a Camaro version that Wittsend mentioned. The problem there is that the rear mount/crossmember needs more fabrication due to being on a weird angle. I think there are also some late '70s direct-pull bellhousings that fit on T5s so the cable doesn't hit the front crossmember, but I don't recall what the engineering numbers are.
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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2021, 02:31:41 PM »
65SC is correct. It is just not swapping out the input shaft because the 1st gear is attached to it. The easiest solution is finding a 85-93 2.3 T-5. And if your fortunate the bellhousing will be the one you need. Mine came from '86 Turbo Coupe.


 But as I mentioned above these are 28-36 year old transmissions. I did my swap back in 2008. At that time I would often find three to five T/C's in the two Self Serve yards in the San Fernando Valley area outside Los Angeles. It seemed like within 6 months I was fortunate to find one to three, then at times one infrequently and by 2015 I don't think I found another one even though I went once a month. So, if a 'large population/cars lasting longer' area like Los Angeles has long been depleted it must be a lesser chance in smaller markets.


I say this somewhat hesitantly. The V-8 T-5 and proper adaptation MIGHT be an easier route. Obviously the shaft is too short but fabrication of an extended throw out bearing..., or a hard press fit on the end of the input shaft of a shaft extender is at least something to ponder. The problems I potentially see are the extended throwout bearing being encroaching on the clutch disc center hub. With a shaft extender the the stability might be an issue. The reason I said MIGHT (above) is that I have been looking for a V-8 T-5 for my Sunbeam Tiger and those older Mustangs like the T/C's aren't around much..., if not at all. I'm not trying to be the voice of gloom just stating the realities. If you feel inclined to overcome those, all the best.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2021, 03:03:13 PM »
Two other options are to change the cluster gear to match the input shaft (in other words, tear the trans completely apart and invest a lot of money) or look for a T9 out of a Merkur. A T9 is based on the Pinto 4spd and doesn't require cutting or fabrication AFAIK. The problem is that they're even harder to find than a good 4cyl T5 and they're not as strong either. I spent a few months looking in SoCal and saw a single one covered in grease and "might" need a rebuild for $600.

I remember when people would keep blowing-up their T5s instead of upgrading because they could find a cheap junkyard T5 on any given weekend. Long gone are those days.
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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2021, 07:36:16 AM »
What are the odds? I found an '85 XR4TI at one of my local wrecking yard locations, and made a run up to check it out. The head had been removed years ago, but the exhaust manifold with turbo was still there, and also a two part intake manifold/throttle body. I grabbed those as quickly as I could get them out, then him-hawd around trying to decide if I wanted the T9 transmission. Shelbyclone commented that they are not as strong as the T5, but in the end I decided that if it were an easier swap, I would go ahead and pull it out. I pulled the flywheel and clutch also since the 2.3L motor I already have has an automatic transmission. I pulled the computer out, but did not get the harness because it has been hacked and cut.
A big THANKS, to all of you for the info you have been sharing. Will update as I work on this project.

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« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2021, 11:11:41 AM »
Glad to hear you are finding obscure parts. Regarding the T-9, how strong 'strong' needs to be is probably how you drive the car. If you are not inclined to fabricate and drive with reasonableness it should be OK. The Murkur harness is actually desirable. It is a stand alone. The Turbo Coupe has everything comingled together and the 87/88 years are the worse. I spent DAYS sorting through my 88 harness and still had about 20 wires I wasn't sure of. But I was using the T/C steering column and that entailed a lot of extra consideration (click on image to enlarge). NOTE THAT ALL THE COMPUTERS ARE PINNED DIFFERENTLY!!! So, whatever harness you wind up using make sure the right wires go to the right pins.


 Curious, is this a self serve yard you found the Murkur in? Up until about 2016 I went to the Pick Your Park 50% off sales every month. Then I'd go over the U-Pull Parts yard. Unfortunately the U-Pull Parts yard folder in 2016 (it is now a Copart yard). And the Pick Your Part yard now thinks mid 80's Mercedes and early Miata's are "collector cars." What had been a large part of my "car life" for 20+ years came to an abrupt end. I'd get there at 6:30AM (after a 45 mile drive) and stay at times until closing at 6:00PM. It would be 100+ degrees and I'd be filthy and HAPPY! Anyway, back to Murkur's. Occasionally I'd se one in the early 2000's. Then nothing for years. I was in the Stanton Pick Your Part one day (maybe around 2008?) and there were four side by side. Then I never saw another the past 12 or so years. So, I'm glad that you found a Murkur. It is quite a rare find.

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« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2021, 07:59:52 AM »
I was raised down there in Cypress/La Palma. When in my 20's, I most often visited the Pick-a-Part up near La Mirada. It seems to me that there was also a self-serve wrecking yard on Beach Blvd, down the road from Knott's Berry Farm that I had used occasionally (30+ years ago). I am living immediately south of Seattle, Wa. now, and most of the yards here are not self-serve, but we do have Pick-n-Pull which is self-serve. I am right in the middle of four of them, one each, 25 and 50 miles north, and 25 and 50 miles south. You talk about HAPPY, my wife is not thrilled about me working on the Pinto, she has no appreciation for "classic" cars, but getting to the yards is therapeutic to me, I get a chance to relax and be with my own thoughts and imagination.
I'm currently thinking that I will install the  turbo coupe engine using the NA manifolds and carburetor from the old motor for a time to 1) see if the motor even runs, 2) to operate the vehicle a bit to see what 25 years of deterioration has done to the various systems, ie: brakes, electrical, ect., and 3) take the time to learn how efi and turbo systems work.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2021, 04:48:03 PM »
Although the T9 is not as strong as a T5, they are perfectly fine in a stock or mildly modified XR4Ti and would have an easier time in a Pinto due to the lighter weight. In fact, if yours has a 6.75" rear, that is probably the weaker link. The European crowd also mentions that a stock T9 gets balky to shift at high RPM, but a 2.3T is unlikely to rev that high without a lot of work. They were putting them behind built 2.0s and Cosworth 2.0s that twist 7500+. A 2.3T that can do that with purpose will be making way too much power for the gearbox anyway.
If you have an '85 ("E3") turbo manifold with the round bosses on each runner, look it over to make sure it isn't cracked. They often do between 2 and 3. The '85.5+ E6SE manifold is much less likely to crack and it flows better.
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« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2021, 07:41:54 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2021, 07:47:29 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2021, 08:33:36 PM »
Have been trying to post since Memorial weekend to provide an update. On Saturday, May 29, I noticed that the birds nesting in my engine hoist had gone. I decided to wait one more day, just in case. On Sunday the 30th, with no parent/fledgling activity, I began disconnecting all of the ancillary connections for the engine removal process. I got everything ready under the hood. I disconnected all of the electrical, vacuum, ign coil, throttle cable, pulled the fan and radiator, ect., ect., then sprayed all of the major bolts with PB Blaster to soak overnight. On Monday the 31st, I disconnected the stick shift handle, removed the driveshaft, motor and trans bolts/mounts, speedo cable, backup light wiring, exhaust pipe flange, clutch cable, and fuel lines. I then hooked the load leveler to the hoist and pulled the engine/trans as one unit. The old engine/trans is now in the carport alongside the engine that is going to go in, while the 5-spd trans to be connected to it, is in the garage.
My next objective is to remove/swap the intake/exhaust manifolds from the old engine to the one going in to the car. As I looked for gaskets at Rock Auto, I saw that there are three different gasket types; a round, an oval, and a "D" type. I need to make the time to see which type I will need, and I am hoping that both heads use the same type.

Something is up with my computer I think. when I tried to update over the last couple of weeks, I was also trying to include pics. I kept getting some sort of error message, or a message that I had double posted. As you can see the two previous posts to this one, I have figured out that I can post, but only without pics. The pics that I was trying to include are smaller than 3MB, so I can not figure out why they will not work. Maybe the wrong format? They are JPEG's, so I don't know why they don't work.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2021, 09:56:01 PM »
Roy,
Glad to see that you're able to post again!  Wish I could be of some help with the photo issue but I've never been able to post pictures either. 
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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2021, 10:21:16 PM »
I resized my pics to less than 1MB each. Let's see if they work now.


If the pics are here, the first is with engine ready to pull out, the second, engine/trans hanging on the hoist.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #26 on: June 19, 2021, 10:29:18 PM »
Pics still not working.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2021, 10:39:05 AM »

I resized my pics to less than 1MB each. Let's see if they work now.


Later post: Pics still not working.


Near 1 MB would still be three times too big. Got to get them individually down below the number I circled in red (Image below, click on it to enlarge, read it). And frankly that limit will make for a very large image that the slide bars will be needed to sectionally view the picture. Usually when I post an image to a forum they are between 50KB and 150KB. And the 150KB images pretty much fill the screen. For reference the image I'm displaying here is a mere 24KB. Unfortunately the resolution a modern phone/camera is capable of, and the capacity to display/store the image on Forums like this are worlds apart.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2021, 08:19:28 AM »
I spent this weekend mostly working on the Pinto motor. Replaced the old timing belt and tensioner with new, removed the tbird oil pan, installed new high volume oil pump and new pickup tube, drilled out plug for the dip stick, installed the Pinto oil pan. Removed motor mounts and brackets, installed new mounts in correct brackets on '88 engine, exhaust gasket and manifold is lightly snugged on, and intake manifold is loose with two bolts so that I can measure/cut all of my new hoses. I had also replaced the 4 expansion plugs that I can reach (3 under the exhaust, 1 at the rear of the head) until I remove the engine from the stand (then I will get the large one at the rear of the block).
I ordered brake parts a couple days ago, new master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, front disc pads. Picked up both front calipers at NAPA yesterday. In writing this, I realize that I need to order rear brake shoes, plus I need to order new clutch plate and disc. I have a needle bearing pilot bearing, throw out bearing already. The engine block half of a remote oil filter adapter is installed, and an oil cooler is on the way.
I am happy with what I got accomplished over this weekend, considering that I am the only able bodied person at home, taking care of my wife, and the pets, and the shopping.

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Re: Born 1974 - Died 1996 Resurrected 2021-2022?
« Reply #29 on: July 07, 2021, 07:27:11 AM »
Yeah...the picture problem is an ongoing issue.  I learned of a workaround from another Pinto member...

1.) type "snipping tool" in your search-bar on the bottom left screen if you have Windows. 
2.) The free app will appear. (Do this once you have the desired picture on your screen first). 
3.) Click "New" on the pop-up and shade the area of the picture you want and save it as a new picture to your pictures album.  This reduces the size of the picture. 
4.) Once you are posting on the Pinto forum, you click attach "choose file" below your posting and select the snipped picture that you have saved. (Note: Although it says you can do four per post, but I suggest no more than two per posting as the size would exceeded).
5.)  If you wish to do more than two, just type "continued" and "post" at the end of your first post.  This will let the reader know there's more pictures coming.  Once posted, you click "reply" to create the next post and upload two more pictures.

I hope my directions is clearer than sludge in a barn-find Pinto?  If not, let me know and I will try to create a screenshot tutorial...

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