Re: 56 TL suspension inoperative

Posted by BH On 2007/7/10 14:18:59

Congratulations on a giant step forward, Robert! Really, the T/L system isn't as complicated as its detractors would have you believe.

Now, I would think that, even with the missing weight of the front clip, you'd be able to get the load off of those jounce bumpers. However, the result would be that the rear would appear to be riding high (until the car normal curb weight is re-established), but don't worry about that. At this point, your goal should be merely to get the car closer to a "level" stance. (BTW, you'll wanna wait to cinch the bolts for the rubber control arm bushings until the car is fully assembled).

Meanwhile, it sounds like you are grounding the correct terminals on the solenoids to energize them, but keep in mind that in doing so, you are bypassing the failsafe of the limit switch - that is, to prevent overtravel that bends splines and links (as Randy has found in his car). Move cautiously in this regard.

If the compensator won't "level" the car, do NOT attempt to adjust the linkage for the compensator control. Insted, try energizing one of the solenoids (likely the one with the orange wire (IF wired properly) to bring the rear up a little more in small increments (only an inch or two at a time) and see what effect it eventually has on the front. Also, you should do this with the under-dash cut-off swith in the off position.

Above all else, stay out from underneath the car during this process!