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- Mon May 20, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Timing pointer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 142
Re: 56 Timing pointer
Mine was the same way. I shortened it so the tip pointed at the marks, not over them.
- Mon May 20, 2024 8:38 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 55 T-Bird Engine Compartment Wiring HELP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 113
Re: 55 T-Bird Engine Compartment Wiring HELP
Do you have the Electrical Manual ? Lots of pictures, color codes and drawings on installation
- Sat May 18, 2024 8:57 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Hole in Firewall on my '57
- Replies: 9
- Views: 243
Re: Hole in Firewall on my '57
In 55 the choke housing was attached to the intake manifold and linkage run up to the flapper in the carb. In 56, the choke assembly was attached to the carb on the right side with a short piece of tubing connected from the choke assembly to a fitting in the intake. In the intake was was a tube runn...
- Wed May 15, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: FOM trans rough Park/N to Drive/Rev
- Replies: 16
- Views: 386
Re: FOM trans rough Park/N to Drive/Rev
I think Ford went to Type F for it's new transmissions, the C4 and C6. I think the whale oil thing came up later (could be wrong)
- Sat May 11, 2024 5:14 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: On a 1957 Maintaining Charge with a Battery Tender Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 83
Re: On a 1957 Maintaining Charge with a Battery Tender Question
I just disconnect the negative cable. Without a drain, battery stays charged a long time. No tender.
- Sat May 11, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Air vent scoops/deflectors on a '57
- Replies: 12
- Views: 264
- Sat May 11, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 363
Re: What kind of valve adjusters are these? 2 different types on same engine.
Actually, there is pretty good support for YBlocks. Ted Eaton in Texas, John Mummert in California . Yblocks-forever is a web site dedicated to Yblocks. There is another person , in the mid-west I think, also builds YBlocks. Can't remember the name. Will post it when I remember. Ted Eaton builds Y's...
- Thu May 09, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Speedometer lubrication
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2421
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: 23
- Views: 553
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: 5
- Views: 178
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: 4
- Views: 194
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: 155
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: 467
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: 240
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: 185
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.