Hood cable release
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The problem is that the paper is larger than the bed on the scanner. I might be able to scan it in sections or photograph it in sections. It's at another location. Give me some time and I'll give it a try.
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Laughing Gas
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Hood release kit instructions
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Cougar2,
I didn't get a PM from you, but did see that you said you sent me one. I sent you PM a few minutes ago IRT the 73-79 Ford F-Series OEM Locking Hood Latch and provided you with my work E-mail address.
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I didn't get a PM from you, but did see that you said you sent me one. I sent you PM a few minutes ago IRT the 73-79 Ford F-Series OEM Locking Hood Latch and provided you with my work E-mail address.
Don
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Thanks for the up close and detailed diagram pics! I have been cleaning out my '78 bit by bit and found the t-handle buried in with a bunch of other junk so I am going to be re-installing it. What type of wire cable should I be looking at using?
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Bicycle brake cable. It's thicker than the factory cable, and has roughly the same ends. Get a 10 foot brake cable (if you can), and cut it down to size. You'll also have to reshape one of the Barrel ends to fit into the pull mechanism that goes into the cab. This small amount of work, and you'll have a brand new pull cable that will last for years.
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Bicycle brake cable. It's thicker than the factory cable, and has roughly the same ends. Get a 10 foot brake cable (if you can), and cut it down to size. You'll also have to reshape one of the Barrel ends to fit into the pull mechanism that goes into the cab. This small amount of work, and you'll have a brand new pull cable that will last for years.
Thanks for the info and suggestions! Adding this to my list of misc parts to pick up
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your old sheathing will be very stiff and likely worn out because the plastic has degraded over the years. I picked up my bike cable + sheathing for a whopping total of $30.
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Cougar2,
Letting you know I didn't get a PM from you and it appears your unable to receive PM via the forum. Hoping I'm violating our forum rules next by asking you to send me an E-mail at: eqcmcat@gmail.com
Letting you know I didn't get a PM from you and it appears your unable to receive PM via the forum. Hoping I'm violating our forum rules next by asking you to send me an E-mail at: eqcmcat@gmail.com
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I should have mentioned this... don't know why I didn't think of it... Also ask the bike shop you visit to cut you 10 feet of bicycle cable sheathing to match.
your old sheathing will be very stiff and likely worn out because the plastic has degraded over the years. I picked up my bike cable + sheathing for a whopping total of $30.
your old sheathing will be very stiff and likely worn out because the plastic has degraded over the years. I picked up my bike cable + sheathing for a whopping total of $30.
Great idea! I was actually out poking around under the hood this morning and found that sheathing coiled up behind the grill. Doesn't seem to be in too bad of shape... looks as if the wire snapped somehow as some point