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by paul2748
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Hesitation taking off at low RPM
Replies: 9
Views: 174

Re: Hesitation taking off at low RPM

Unless there is fuel in the floats, no sense in replacing them
by paul2748
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: No Brake Pedal
Replies: 18
Views: 231

Re: No Brake Pedal

The plastic "spacer" or tip is available by itself. CASCO lists them
by paul2748
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Hesitation taking off at low RPM
Replies: 9
Views: 174

Re: Hesitation taking off at low RPM

What initial advance are you running ? Y blocks seem to run better around 10-12 degrees. This MAY cure the problem.
by paul2748
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: No Brake Pedal
Replies: 18
Views: 231

Re: No Brake Pedal

The switch is pipe thread if I remember correctly. Get a 1/8 pipe plug.- hardware store item or a parts store item.

Even a very slight leak can cause brake failure. I had it happen to me.
by paul2748
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Need help with identifying trans part: '57 FOM
Replies: 5
Views: 118

Re: Need help with identifying trans part: '57 FOM

It's called an Inspection Cover in CASCO's catalog. Part # 7980.

Leak could be coming from the front seal. As you probably know, red is trans fluid.
by paul2748
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Pertronix Install
Replies: 7
Views: 578

Re: Pertronix Install

I have heard that the Pertronix I went south if the ignition was left on without the engine running. Nor sure about the II which I have or the III, but I am very careful about this. If there is a question, contacting Pertronix is the best plan. I don't know if this is the right place to put this pos...
by paul2748
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Stock Intake Carb and Distributor Value
Replies: 1
Views: 68

Re: Stock Intake Carb and Distributor Value

A number of years ago, I swapped my stock 56 distributor for a 57. Kind of hard to sell the 56 distributor but a person that had a 56 and his distributor went bad finally found my ad and bought it. I was advertised at 200.00 at the time which he paid. Typically, 56 intakes don't go for much money an...
by paul2748
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: new upper radiator hose, ?#
Replies: 5
Views: 130

Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#

Nice solution
Paul T. Amick wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:50 am Hi, I just added about 4" to the upper hose. I used a piece of exhaust pipe inside hose then added the hose to radiator. I'll try to send a pic.101_0375.JPG
by paul2748
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: new upper radiator hose, ?#
Replies: 5
Views: 130

Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#

Joe is correct. Cutting the compressor without the knowledge and ok of Old Air could void any warantee you may have
by paul2748
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: backup lights
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: backup lights

#1 you don't have to get snippy when somebody tries to help you. # 2, all you have to do is trace the wire from the switch forward to find out where the wire is tied in - but you already knew that, didn't you ?? This was exactly no help whatsoever. I KNOW where the SWITCH is located, that's not what...
by paul2748
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: backup lights
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: backup lights

#1 you don't have to get snippy when somebody tries to help you. # 2, all you have to do is trace the wire from the switch forward to find out where the wire is tied in - but you already knew that, didn't you ?? This was exactly no help whatsoever. I KNOW where the SWITCH is located, that's not what...
by paul2748
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: backup lights
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: backup lights

I'm answering a new question from another posting right above mine.
MarkR wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:42 pm This conversation appears to be from the past. 8 years ago. ??? I think Ronnie K is long gone.
by paul2748
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: backup lights
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: backup lights

The back up light switch is located on the transmission or the shifter if a stick car and is part of the neutral safety switch if an automatic car. In stock form, the power wire comes from the light switch to the backup light switch and from there to the back up lights. See my earlier explaination a...
by paul2748
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Need bulb sockets for back up lights
Replies: 9
Views: 202

Re: Need bulb sockets for back up lights

Look for sockets at your local auto parts store. Most have a display with all kinds of electrical parts and wire. As was mentioned, the factory wired the back up lights to the light switch so they would not go on if the light switch was off. Many have rewired them, as MarkR said, to the ignition swi...
by paul2748
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Setting the voltage regulator
Replies: 15
Views: 740

Re: Setting the voltage regulator

Generally, generators charge little at idle. It takes around 1000 rpm to go to full charge rate of 13.7 to 14.3 I read above that the generator has no output at idle. Is this true? When I rev it up it puts out 13+ volts. Is this normal? I would think at idle it should put out something. At any rate,...