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    Shifting issue, plus others

    My first real concern about my newly acquired Falcon is the jerk that occurs when I shift to Reverse and to Drive. It's also accompanied by a slight thrust in the direction I'm heading. It happens often but not all the time. I try to be as gentle as I can with the column shift and my foot is pressed hard on that brake pedal. The transmission shifts fine when I drive. Is this normal? It doesn't feel like it should be. I have a suspicison that it's something in my column shift. Does anyone have any pointers?


    Also, my radio and horn doesn't work either. I saw on an earlier post that the battery cables were switched when a Falcon owner had a nonresponsive radio. Would this help in my situation? Or is it a fuse or wire? Any help would be appreciated.
    Last edited by Tex-Mex; May 1st, 2008 at 12:47 PM.

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    Fuse and Horn Spring

    My radio didn't work until I replaced the fuse located in the fuse box on top of the headlight switch.

    My horn didn't work until I replace the small horn contact spring (2 of them), one in the steering wheel and one underneath the steering wheel.

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    What engine and tranny do you have? Is it the stock 144 or 170 with a Ford-o-Matic (2 speed)? What is the idle speed when you are shifting. If the idle was increased then I would expect things like this.

    Horn: The 64 and earlier Falcon had a horn relay. It could be that. It could also be missing the brass contacts in the steering wheel. The horns could be bad (not likely that they would both fail). Get yourself a shop manual and a volt meter and start chasing wires. It's a simple car so you shouldn't have trouble finding the problem.

    Radio: Check for a 12V power source going into the radio. If you have power then it's likely the radio. If not, check the radio fuse.
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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    Thanks for the help. She's got a 170 with a 2 speed Fordomatic. I didn't think of the idle speed. I have no idea how I check that? I'll look into it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tex-Mex View Post
    Thanks for the help. She's got a 170 with a 2 speed Fordomatic. I didn't think of the idle speed. I have no idea how I check that? I'll look into it.
    You'll need a handhelp diagnostic tach. You can find one at the auto parts store or specialty tool shop - Tool Town or Sears. You'll also want to buy a good timing light and a vacuum gauge for tune up work.
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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    I wanted to suggest motor and tranny mounts.

    As and engine shift would make the clunk noise..


    Nathan

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