Thanks, Bill, for the always sound advice. I have some Marvel on hand. I think I'll pull the bracket in a bit, and give it a soak. I know how much force (by feel) I used a couple of days ago, and it stands to reason that if I don't exceed that level, I shouldn't break anything.

Using the latest bracket P/N (8251154), I did come across a listing I hadn't seen before. An NOS part. So that, along with a new pin or two, is a guaranteed fix if all else fails.

I had a nice OA torch setup I was given, but it was huge, so I sold it when I moved homes, and downsized my garage as well as everything else. I know my little MAP torch sometimes gets the job done, but I'm obviously asking too much, although I think I'll warm the part before the MMO soak. Otherwise, there is a nice mom and pop shop in town that people say nice things about.

Unsure how true it is, but I did see one person in a Turbo Bricks thread mention that some Taurus model uses Girling, and Ford sells (or sold) a bushing that will work as a replacement. That would be great if it's true.


Ahh, the fun of using an ancient car for my sole vehicle. Having FCP nearby makes things a bit easier, as I typically get their shipments in one or two business days. But when I come across something like this bracket, which is basically NLA, I sometimes have second thoughts. It's still worth the occasional hassle to me, though. At least my wife's Volvo is relatively easy to get parts for.

-Wilson