OK here is the update. I went to local Ford parts dept and brought the TV rod with me so no mysteries. He sold me a tan plastic grommet that snaps into TV rod hole, and then snaps onto TB linkage stud. It is almost like a hard rubber type of plastic that wont crack when you snap fit it to the...
Hi Dereck,
I think that this bushing kit will work on my '81. Even though it is a different configuration, I think bushing is the same fix. I will try this. Thx, Craig
Anyone out there know a certain OEM part # ? It is for my 81 TC, the plastic grommet/fastener that holds the trans shift rod (AOD) to the thottle body accel linkage. Mine is long gone with a large punched hole in the steel arm that the plastic fastener looks like it would snap into, & then snap...
Dark brown metallic tan leather interior.Very clean original paint . 53K original miles, Signature Series. Tired of tinkering, runs rich, I think it needs an ECM. Engine & trans are excellent condition, owned by elderly person & garaged most of its life. Digital dash and driver info center work...
Hi,
I was wondering if any larger size tire can be fitted to my 81 TC without clearance /rubbing problems. The stock size is 205/75R15 and this is printed on the silver tire/load capacity sticker in the pass. rear door opening. The stock size tires are currently on the car mounted on stock...
Yes I have been watching ebay for a setup. The cluster is plugged in , I checked that to make sure. So, it sounds like the brain is the same unit for quite a few years of production. I will check the local junkyard this week too. I really like this Linc and want it to work right. Thanks, Craig
Thanks for the reply. The speedo cable is good since the odometer is working. It must be the brain for the info center that is NG. I am just wondering if once that brain is NG does that take the speedometer out with it, or are they independent of eachother? Where on earth will I be able to get a...
OK first need to update since I could not find the edit tab from my first post.
Transmission is ok, throttle linkage arm had popped off- fixed. The speedo lights up but does not register,bought that way, driver info was intermittent now has gone away agian, fuel gauge works. Car was only $200...
Hi,
I picked up an 81 Town Car Friday . 53K orig miles 302 FI with AOD trans, really clean but here now the problems :Bang : Digital speedo and driver info center not working. Speedo reads zero MPH (lights up) but does not read as car moves and speedo cable is good (odo is working)...
No pics of the 67 -wish I did. Thanks for warm welcome everybody :yourock: I am sure I will be posting when I get the car on Friday.I promise to use the search button first.Craig
Hi all,
New to site , just found it. I will be picking up a 1981 Lincoln Town Car locally this week so I will be visiting this forum, probably often. Also had Caddies prev. , 74 Eldo, 67 convertible. Craig
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