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RE: Some q's on 618

To: "'K M'" <symbiotic@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Some q's on 618
From: Ron Auger <ron.auger@olsy-na.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 10:31:02 -0500
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On Saturday, March 21, 1998 1:04 AM, K M [SMTP:symbiotic@hotmail.com] 
wrote:
> It looks like we finally turned the corner on 618 to the point where it
> is almost dependable, reliable and predictable.  Sure, it needs carpets,
> seat covers, the right hand door skin installed, etc., but I know that
> it will always be a work in progress.  Meanwhile, I have a few
> questions.
>
> What glue to attach skins to doors?
Tanner uses a product from Germany called WindsorFlex Plus Urethane. I'm 
sure he could tell you ad nauseum why he use that. It's $20 a tube (regular 
caulking tube, 10 oz..) and covers approx. 13 linear feet.

> The headlights work except I have to use the "emergency" actuator -- not
> just the switch.  Does that indicate anything?
A vacuum hose goes to the headlight switch also, besides the emergency 
switch. The tube to the headlight switch might be crimped or blocked 
somehow or the headlight switch may be working improperly in the vacuum 
mechanism even though it is working electrically.

>
> The wipers are only one speed and won't park when switch is shut off --
> they remain where ever they are.  Does this mean anything?
Mine used to do the same. I replaced my wiper motor a few years ago by 
bringing in the old one to a parts shop I use. Now they work properly, 
although the two speeds are close to the same. The web site has the 
following listed for wiper parts:
        Wiper Delay Sw  3665128 Switch
                                 3658385 Governor
        Wiper Motor             12V DJZF-17c434AA Motor Craft -
                                71-73 Mustang & Most AMC (74-83)

> I am thinking about reinforcing the console.  On 2755 it is shot, a
> function from leaning against it to get in and out of the car (I think). 
> On 618 it seems to be kind of "softening" up.  Has anyone popped those
> out and put more glass on the inside?  Is it easy to remove the switches
> and the console itself?
Mine is not even fiberglass - it's just plastic. I know there is a 
replacement center console available that has a glovebox. Check with the 
parts suppliers on the web site to find one 
(http://bricklin.shel.olsy-na.com/TechCentral/TCPartSupp.htm#Bricklin). 
Mine comes out easy. I have four screws along the bottom edge (2 per side). 
The door switches have 6 electrical connectors and the lock switch has two. 
In my case, I can pull the switches out enough to disconnect the wires from 
the outside, instead of under the console. (See drawing at 
http://bricklin.shel.olsy-na.com/bi/images/Currently%20Unused/Wiring/Vie  
w_F.gif) Then remove to emergency brake handle and slide the console off of 
the brake handle using the widest part of the console's slot.





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