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    1968 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Lock Ring

    I am replacing the fuel gauge sending unit on our GT/CS and have a question on tightening the lock ring. I first hand tightened the lock ring in place. I then used a large screwdriver and hammer to further tighten (some pretty powerful blows). The “ears” on the gas tank are only about ½ way...
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    1968 Side Scoop Screen Rivets

    Hi All: The scoop screen kits from major suppliers all appear to include washers with the rivets. Normally washers are used with pop rivets as back side support. However, to use the washers you would have to remove the scoop to install the screens. The post at...
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    1968 Fuel Gauge Always Reads Full

    Hi: Our gas gauge reads full all the time when the ignition switch is on or accessory position. I pulled the sending unit wire and got a reading of 8.6 ohms between the sending unit stud and ground. I also checked the continuity between the sending unit wire and ground with a buzzer. There...
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    1968 Power Steering Hose Routing

    I have reviewed the other posts on this subject, but they do not entirely answer my questions. While replacing the power steering ram boot We discovered an “unusual” routing of one of the power steering hoses. I am pretty sure that Ford did not use plumbers strapping tape on OE installations...
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    1968 GT/CS Square 8 or Marchal?

    Hi All: Our GT/CS (8R01C154208) was purchased in 1988 and has spent most of its life since in storage. It is mostly original with an unfortunate incorrect repaint. It has always been missing the driver’s side Lucas Square 8. We had assumed the car had been delivered with the Lucas lights...
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    1968 Lucas Square 8 mounting stud

    Hi All: Can anyone tell me the size and pitch of the Square 8 mounting stud? Is it Whitworth, SAE, or Metric? I need to make a replacement for one of our light pedestals. I am not at home to measure. Thanks for your help. Pat
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