My life would be much easier if Ford had kept the battery location the same in 86 between the V8 and V6 cars.
That’s all.
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My life would be much easier if Ford had kept the battery location the same in 86 between the V8 and V6 cars.
That’s all.
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Ford doing something that doesn't cause us irritation or pain!
That will never happen!
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
That's because the 3.8 liter Essex V6 was a 100% Economy Carb 4.2 liter V8 and 3.3 liter in line six replacement.
Carb, passenger side battery.
Port EFi, drivers side battery.
Using the 2.3-litre turbo from the 1983 Mustang GT Turbo as a starting point , the Port EFi engines started the progressive switch in 1983.
So copy those changes. Hers the 84 SVO.
From https://www.themotoringenthusiastjou...6_50_years.htm
Throttle Body Injection CFi was a carb engine with just two port EFI injectors, so its still Passenger side battery.
By page 10, Rick decided to trunk mount his battery, but here is how to make the swap.
Good fortune dude
Not the earthing strap,
a critical replacement issue to make the car work.
And the fusile links.
Last edited by xctasy; 06-22-2020 at 02:49 PM.
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4V (A)US Race V8's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqk18A-ibjA
ITZOLD 81 Fox http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...-fun-and-games
6V i6's @ http://www.xecltd.info/?rd=10 ; AWD i6's @ http://www.apetracing.co.nz/
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Techno KCM Loop Out: Severed Heads 1m³ Angels 1985 https://youtu.be/Wll6G1KpLqQ
Future Shock https://youtu.be/rDKGkWU0lWQ
You think that's bad? Try replacing the battery in a PT Cruiser with the turbo engine
My mom has one. She took it to a shop recently, in addition to what she wanted done they said she needed a new battery and wanted to charge $200 to do it. I suggested I do it and she save some money. After trying, and failing, to get it out I think the $200 was a bargain.
Found a video how-to, looks like I need to pick up another tool and maybe replace the terminal because what's on there is a PITA.
Ha! A coworker’s wife drives a Dodge Journey and the battery crapped out in the driveway. He told her he would handle it. After looking for the battery for about an hour he resorted to pulling out and reading the owner’s manual. Step one remove tire and wheel! They mount them in a compartment inside the fender accessible only once the tire is removed. He went back in the house and told her she needed to call AAA to have it replaced! LMAO!
I remember the battery for my 71 VW Beetle was under the rear seat.
Scotty
1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
Past Pony's.....
68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White
My work ride is a Chevy HHR Panel Delivery. Battery is under the rear floor with the spare.
Rear door latch is electric, when the battery failed had to put the charger on it to open it.
The manual says there is a manual release on the inside, never found it behind the pop out cover.
I guess it's like back in 1979 looking for the fuse box in my then in laws 78 Zephyr.
Manual pointed under dash. took a bit of searchin to realize I had to remove the panel under the steering column.
When I bought the 81 T roof the manual showed a dashed box to show it was behind the cover.
I guess Ford got an earful on that one.
I"ve seen too many manuals written by people who overlook info
Ray
86 Mustang LX 3.8 Convertible (bought new}
65 Galaxie 500 XL 390 auto
2A
About Respect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bk9WG8KWW0
X's Album http://vb.foureyedpride.com/album.php?albumid=2922
Oz JPS Stang http://www.nzmustang.com/Images/Hist...cecars/jps.htm
4V (A)US Race V8's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqk18A-ibjA
ITZOLD 81 Fox http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...-fun-and-games
6V i6's @ http://www.xecltd.info/?rd=10 ; AWD i6's @ http://www.apetracing.co.nz/
113 mph 84 5.0 at Amaroo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTezv3Pzdls&t=8s
Techno KCM Loop Out: Severed Heads 1m³ Angels 1985 https://youtu.be/Wll6G1KpLqQ
Future Shock https://youtu.be/rDKGkWU0lWQ
About Respect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bk9WG8KWW0
X's Album http://vb.foureyedpride.com/album.php?albumid=2922
Oz JPS Stang http://www.nzmustang.com/Images/Hist...cecars/jps.htm
4V (A)US Race V8's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqk18A-ibjA
ITZOLD 81 Fox http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...-fun-and-games
6V i6's @ http://www.xecltd.info/?rd=10 ; AWD i6's @ http://www.apetracing.co.nz/
113 mph 84 5.0 at Amaroo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTezv3Pzdls&t=8s
Techno KCM Loop Out: Severed Heads 1m³ Angels 1985 https://youtu.be/Wll6G1KpLqQ
Future Shock https://youtu.be/rDKGkWU0lWQ
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