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- Thu May 09, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Speedometer lubrication
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1966
Re: 56 Speedometer lubrication
Mosr speedo's have a small oil hole at the top where the cable goes in. A light oil, like 3 In One is the type to use.
- Thu May 09, 2024 8:31 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 55 Restoration Project
- Replies: 15
- Views: 249
Re: 55 Restoration Project
Yes, frames were black - most go with gloss, is easier to clean. Transmissions were natural (no paint). If a stick, the bell housing was engine color. Stick with the 312 if it's good. No one will know the difference. [quote Thanks for the info. I wanted to know if the frame color was (I'm sure) blac...
- Wed May 08, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: balancing with ceramic beads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 78
Re: balancing with ceramic beads
Some guys swear by it.
- Wed May 08, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1955 Distributor and vacuum advance ?'s
- Replies: 3
- Views: 104
Re: 1955 Distributor and vacuum advance ?'s
First, the vacuum canister should not spin. May be hard to find a replacement.
I know of two DISTRIBUTOR rebuilders:
Lou Sumas 440-439-5628
Lee Johnson 812-598-8965
Haven't had any dealings with Johnson, Sumas did a couple for me and no problems.
I know of two DISTRIBUTOR rebuilders:
Lou Sumas 440-439-5628
Lee Johnson 812-598-8965
Haven't had any dealings with Johnson, Sumas did a couple for me and no problems.
- Sun May 05, 2024 8:06 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Door lock locks, but outside pushbutton opens/unlocks it
- Replies: 6
- Views: 120
Re: Door lock locks, but outside pushbutton opens/unlocks it
I third this. Did the same in my 56.
55Greg&Amy wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 5:39 am That almost always because the lock button is too tight. Try loosening the lock button a full turn at a time and retry the outside push button until it no longer unlocks itself
- Sat May 04, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: It looks like the dash is coming out......
- Replies: 20
- Views: 358
Re: It looks like the dash is coming out......
When I rewired my 56, I used the Electrical Installation manual. Looking at the plastic card would drive me crazy. The manual shows how all the wires are run as well giving color codes,etc..
- Fri May 03, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Rust again in master cylinder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 192
Re: Rust again in master cylinder
Have you checked the wheel cylinders. hard to believe that rust can travel back to the master but it may be possible.
- Fri May 03, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worn out screw holes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 130
Re: Worn out screw holes
I have used cotter pins to "fix" an enlarged screw hole. I used very thin ones, Made both sides the same length and bent the ends over so it does not fall through and then inserted it into the hole. Works every time.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:08 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: 1955-1957 Clutch Pedal Arm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 96
Re: 1955-1957 Clutch Pedal Arm
Try CASCO, Hill's or Prestige as they have parts cars and may have what you need. One of these may have the part you are looking for: Adrian Lori 570-709-0823 Bob Schermerhorn 518-392-2472 or 386-668-8930 Tony's Classics 515-321-0767 I have dealt with all three with no problems. They have lots of pa...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 525
Re: Gas mileage ?
For the Bird, I had a C-4 with basically a stock engine (312) and stock fordo rear. The 54 has a top loader 4 speed, no O/D
55blacktie wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:48 pm Paul, those 3.31 gears behind a Fordomatic? Does your 54 have overdrive?
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 525
Re: Gas mileage ?
The last time I even checked I got 14 MPG on a 6300 mile trip. A lot of highway driving and a lot of non-highway driving. Stock 3.31 rear
On my 54 (312, 3.50 rear), on a 900 mile trip I got 17
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On my 54 (312, 3.50 rear), on a 900 mile trip I got 17
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- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Condenser failed.....................again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 201
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Starting motor question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 370
Re: Starting motor question
Any time I had clicking by the selenoid it was the battery. You can get false readings on a battery. Selenoids do fail, but it is fairly rare when compared to battery problems. And your problems sounds just like a bad battery. Enough power to just give the starter a few turns and then goes bad becau...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:32 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Condenser failed.....................again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 201
Re: Condenser failed.....................again
I got sick and tired from the lousy ignition parts and went to electronic. Pertronix. So far so good. Had the car out today and it ran great.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:26 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Then and Now in Business?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 329
Re: Then and Now in Business?
The problem with fuel pumps today is the lousy china pumps. A lot of gripes are being blamed on ethanol, most, if not all, is unwarranted (my opinion). I have said this in the past and I say it again. IN NJ, it's extremely hard to find non-ethanol fuel. I have used 10 % for years and years. Three ol...