The Gentleman's Express: Tech-Tips from the JIOC

Prologue

• Compiled and Edited By
• Foreword
• Introduction

1. Engine

• Externals
• Exhaust Manifolds: Interceptors 1973 and later (Series 4)
• Smog Pump Idler Bracker
• Valve Rocker Cover Gasket
• Internals
• Windage Trays
• Cams
• Replacement Timing Chain
• Mountings
• Motor and Transmission Mounts
• Water Pump
• The Pump Exposed
• Oil Filter
• Clean Oil Pickup Screens
• Oil Pump
• Oil Pumps, Replacement and Hi-flow
• Distributor
• High Performance Distributors
• Recurving the Distributor
• Distributor Cap, Replacements
• Alternator & Mountings
• 100 AMP Alternator Mounting
• The Right Belts
• Engine Ignition Electrics
• High Performance Coil
• Spark Plug Wires
• Electronic Ignition Modules
• Start-up But No Run!
• Starter Motor
• Starter

2. Transmission

• Transmission Road Test Check
• Cooling Automatic Transmissions
• Kickdown Linkage Adjustment

3. Front Axle & Suspension

• General
• Bearings and Joints
• Lubricating Front Wheel Bearings
• Tie-Rod Boot Ends
• Shock Absorbers
• Gas Shocks
• Spax Replacement Shocks

4. Rear Axle, Prop Shaft & Suspension

• Axle, Suspension and Shaft
• Rear Leaf Springs
• Retorsion Rear Springs and Add Leaf
• Shackle Bush, Rear Springs
• Differential Unit
• Differential Ring and Pinion Gearing
• Differential Data

5. Steering

• General
• Power Steering Fluid
• Rack Replacement - Steering By Ford
• Reseal Steering Rack
• Power Steering Rack Leaks
• Changing H/P Steering Rack Hose
• Steering Column Replacements
• Steering U-Joints & Coupling
• Steering Wheel Removal
• Turn Signal Lever Problems

6. Braking System

• Main Braking System
• Brake System Discussion
• Brake Warning Light
• Brake Master Cylinders and Boosters
• Master Cylinder Rebuilds
• F A G Master Cylinder Kits
• Change to Castrol Brake Fluid GT LMA
• Silicone Brake Fluids
• Brake Fluid Reservoirs
• Brake Hoses
• Calipers - Front & Rear
• Replacement Brake Pads

7. Exhaust System

• Replacement Mufflers

8. Fuel System

• System
• Fuel Filter
• Fuel Lid Hinge Repair
• Fuel Filler Flap Solenoid, Cleaning & Checking
• Haunting Smell of Gasoline
• Gas Cap Replacement, Pre No-Lead
• Carburetor
• Replace Your Carburetor?
• Electric Choke Problems
• Carburetor Heat Shield
• Carburetor Overhauls
• Whistling Gasket
• Beasties and Things That go Bump in the Carb

9. Radiator Cooling System

• Cores, Hoses and Problems
• Cooling Problems
• Replace Radiator Core
• Thermostats and Gaskets
• Fans, Caps and Switches, Fan Motor Repair, MK
• Very Early Fan Motors
• Thermoswitch Replacement
• Lucas Fan Motor Repairs
• Replace Early Lucas Motors

10. Heating and Air Conditioning

• Heating and A/C Combined Installation
• System Service, Add Oil, Replace Dryer
• Heater/AC Blower Motor Replacement
• Air Conditioning Vents
• Replacement Heater Valves in the Middle of Summer
• Another Heater Valve Replacement
• Engine Mounted Parts
• Drive Belt, All Kinds
• Vacuum System - Combined Installation
• Heater Temperature Control, Int II & III
• Vacuum Line to the Heater Valve
• Heating and Air Conditioning Vacuum System

11. Instruments and Electrical System

• Lighting Equipment
• Foreign Car Fuse Cross-Reference
• Sidelamp Bulb Replacement
• Replacement Bulb Cross-Reference Chart
• Quartz-Iodide Headlamps
• Windscreen Wipers
• Windshield Wiper Delay
• Windscreen Motor Replacement
• Horns
• A Honking Problem?
• Instruments
• Panel Light Dimmer
• Speedometer Cables
• Watch Your Voltmeter
• Battery, Resistors and Relays
• Get You Going Again Relay!
• Fan Relay Codes
• Headlamp Relays
• Courtesy Light Delay Relay
• Turn Signal (Flasher) Relay
• Battery Care and Cleaning
• Speakers
• Antenna Replacement
• Lear Jet Removal and Belt Replacement
• Change Ignition Switch