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Transmission Lines Routing

Anyone with an 87-88 v8. I need detailed information on how the tranny lines are routed. Pictures or a description would be great. I'm not sure if they go on top of the little lip right below the strut tower or what.

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Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #1
Cmon, can't someone help me out really quick and look under your car? lol :)

Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #2
I'll get you a pic tomorrow.
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1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
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Reply #3
Thank you, feel free to email it to jpc647@charter.net

I'm grateful, I just cant seem to figure out how they go in with the motor in...

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Reply #4
they run from under the tranny cooler, to under the crank and go either over or under the motor mounts. I believe its over on the passenger side, then for the most part, it should be fairly self explanatory.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #5
so they run right next to the oil pan?

Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #6
yes, there is a bracket that holds them to the block.
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Reply #7
okay. anyone have any tips on how to get them in there with the engine in? I cant seem to get them in there without bending them...

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Reply #8
don't bend them if you can help it. That is how I messed my old ones up. I'll run out to the car and take a flashlight pic. I have done it before with the engine in. Couple of times actually. You may need to finesse it alittle bit. (Read, use a small amount of force, but don't bend them if you can help it)
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #9
Thank you... I imagine you have to put them in from the front and feed them back towards the tranny, correct?

Thanks for doing this.

 

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Reply #10
I think I did it from the back to the front. The mounts on the lines aren't really necissery from what I remember. I skipped them the second time. The first time I just stuck the tag thing on the first bolt that lined up. I remember it being near the passenger side of the timing chain cover. I may be wrong there.

I couldn't get underneith the car to get good pics on the side of the tranny. Heres the two from the front that show where they go. That is prolly the part you know though...


Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #11
Do they go over or under hte motor mount then?

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Reply #12
It looked like it went under. I'll get you a good pic tomorrow.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Transmission Lines Routing

Reply #13
Thank you. I'll try feeding it under the motor mount and through the crossmember tomorow am. Thanks for being a pal and taking the pics for me. :)

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Reply #14
Its cool. I like trying to crawl under my car in a parking lot at 9:30 am.

That sounded sarcastic, but it dosen't bug me. I changed out an alt at 1 am yesterday. I guess technically today/last night.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com