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Reply #60 – January 18, 2008, 09:44:15 AM

Quote from: Chuck W;198542

I never said it was an optimal design. I said it served a purpose.

this is true

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Reply #61 – January 18, 2008, 10:00:18 AM

So the bar is not on 3.8 cars??? Has been on all the 2.3T/5.0 Birds I've owned(one '86, other 17 all '87-'88s)...

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Reply #62 – January 18, 2008, 10:05:57 AM

I've never seen it on a 1983-86 car, but it's possible that the bar made it to Turbo Coupes/turbo XR7's during that period. All the 1988 V8 cars I've owned have had it. Don't recall seeing it on the '88 V6 car.

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Reply #63 – January 18, 2008, 12:14:29 PM

throw it in the trash and get a 4pt. brace

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Reply #64 – January 18, 2008, 12:37:13 PM

Quote from: gumby;198590

throw it in the trash and get a 4pt. brace

Yes, but the 4-point Mustang ones don't work. At least they never did on my cars.

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Reply #65 – January 18, 2008, 12:45:26 PM

Quote from: Chuck W;198598

Yes, but the 4-point Mustang ones don't work. At least they never did on my cars.

booo to that.

make your own! :shakeass:

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Reply #66 – January 18, 2008, 12:59:23 PM

Quote from: gumby;198600

booo to that.

make your own! :shakeass:

Oh trust me....I've been contemplating....

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Reply #67 – January 18, 2008, 02:24:32 PM

I wonder if someone here couldn't fab up a bar that would work around all 3 stock oil pans (2.3 3.8 and 5.0/5.8 ok it's 4 oil pans wth!) and market 'em.

Only thing is...as pointed out already, they'd need to be square tube and at least 2 holes on each end.

Chuck, would this be feasible? I'd sure be interested...

I've kept the one off the TC, but I didn't know if it would work with the V8 that is going into my Bird.

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Reply #68 – January 18, 2008, 02:28:50 PM

If I did one, I wouldn't waste time with a 2-point.....

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Reply #69 – January 18, 2008, 09:45:54 PM

Quote from: EricCoolCats;198563

I've never seen it on a 1983-86 car, but it's possible that the bar made it to Turbo Coupes/turbo XR7's during that period. All the 1988 V8 cars I've owned have had it. Don't recall seeing it on the '88 V6 car.

Well maybe I'm mistaken on the '86(was a 5.0)... Didn't keep it long, was gone in a month...

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Reply #70 – January 18, 2008, 10:29:09 PM

Quote from: TurboCoupe50;198559

So the bar is not on 3.8 cars??? Has been on all the 2.3T/5.0 Birds I've owned(one '86, other 17 all '87-'88s)...

that bar was on my 20th 5.0.

The white coug which was a 3.8 did not have that bar and i wonder if anyone with a 3.8 could verify.

while we are on the topic of odd ball ,,,,

lookie what i found on my catylitic......

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Reply #71 – January 19, 2008, 01:09:33 AM

i can verify that bar is not on my 86 tbird with the 3.8 v6

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Reply #72 – January 19, 2008, 08:31:09 AM

If removing that bar made your noise go away then you have a K-member that isn't completely tight to the body. There are six bolts that hold the K-Member to the body. Just to verify, I would loosen each bolt (one at a time) and tighten using an air rachet because these bolts are a PITA. Monitor the bolt as it goes into the nut clip to ensure the clip is positioned properly. Some lube on the bolt will also ensure it tightens up properly as well. That bar assists the k-member from flexing to improve handling. Also check over the K-Member and where it mounts to the body for any cracking or rust just to be sure. Hopefully this is helpful information.

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Reply #73 – January 19, 2008, 12:24:32 PM

something tells me i need to look at this again. you were right way back on page one. The noise was "k memeber" related. i checked those bolts and they are all tight.

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Reply #74 – January 19, 2008, 08:46:27 PM

I would loosen them, clean the threads with a wire wheel, lube them, then tighten each one with an impact. One by one. If you just put a socket on them by hand they will probably feel tight but due to debris, corrosion, etc... they will be tight to turn but it's probably not tight to the frame. Hopefully that makes sense. Let us know how you do.