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by David Langhorne
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1966 loose alternator belt
Replies: 4
Views: 457

Re: 1966 loose alternator belt

First of all belts do stretch a little when new. Also I read that alternator belts need to be tightened more than the old dynamo belts. I tighten mine using leverage on the alternator to get it as tight as possible. If I don't then it squeals under load.
by David Langhorne
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:45 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Turn signal relay
Replies: 1
Views: 189

Re: Turn signal relay

If these repro relays are the same as the original then yes they sense the current draw of the 4 bulbs each side and if all 4 bulbs are illuminated then the solenoid will open the circuit to the fender indicator so preventing it from lighting. For a long time these relays were unobtainable so I adju...
by David Langhorne
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 tbird turn signals not working
Replies: 2
Views: 326

Re: 65 tbird turn signals not working

Are you talking about the emergency 4 way flashers or just the front turn lights not working? Are the fender repeaters showing a steady yellow or not coming on at all? Have you checked the bulbs?
by David Langhorne
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:03 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Upper A frame bushings 1975
Replies: 1
Views: 194

Re: Upper A frame bushings 1975

If you go to youtube search for "vintage thunderbird repair". Nick has a video from 2 years back (1961 66 thunderbird upper control arm shaft kit) which will tell you precisely why you can't get grease into it.
by David Langhorne
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 603

Re: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts

Good news - where did you get a new turn signal relay? These things are rare as hen's teeth.
by David Langhorne
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 603

Re: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts

Yes that's it - I said it was awkward to get to but you'll have to unscrew it from the support and remove the cover by prying the tabs back. You can let it hang from the wires while you adjust it. If I remember correct there are 4 screws but I think I only used 2 when I put it back. It was about 10-...
by David Langhorne
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 603

Re: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts

It looks like your Cougars package is a complete replacement solid state plug-in to get rid off all 3 components - motor, brake light relay and turn signal relay. You may be confused by the label which says for 4 wire brake light relay - this refers to what your car would have had to connect up to b...
by David Langhorne
Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 603

Re: 1965 Thunderbird Turn Signal Replacement Parts

If it's only one side not working it's unlikely to be the brake light relay which would affect both sides. You certainly wouldn't need to spend $90 on one - any automotive relay costing under $10 will work. The 66 relay is different to the 65 triangular shaped one but could be modified to fit. It wo...
by David Langhorne
Sat Sep 09, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Red light between oily and temp gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 269

Re: Red light between oily and temp gauge

Full beam indicator?
by David Langhorne
Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:54 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Emergency Brake not locking
Replies: 10
Views: 506

Re: Emergency Brake not locking

There are 3 self tappers but the snag is you can't access all the heads - I used a vice grip to undo them from the inside where they protrude through
the plastic.
by David Langhorne
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Emergency Brake not locking
Replies: 10
Views: 506

Re: Emergency Brake not locking

Richard, you don't need to remove the fresh air duct just the lower plastic bit that Sierra John mentions. The mechanism is held by 3 bolts of which I think you can see 2 and feel for the other. Once removed the mechanism can be rotated to remove it. The cable can be left connected. I did mine years...
by David Langhorne
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering shaft not fitting into rag joint
Replies: 6
Views: 582

Re: Steering shaft not fitting into rag joint

If indeed you have the correct shaft then I am wondering if you displaced the top bearing or bearing collar when you pulled it up to get it out of the joint and it is catching up on this or something else at the top of the column. This may be preventing the shaft from going down fully. You will need...
by David Langhorne
Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Gasoline to use?
Replies: 7
Views: 2686

Re: Gasoline to use?

I have used E10 95 octane which is standard here ever since it came out with no ill effects or pinging. It may not be good for rubber but surely the price of a couple of feet of hose and a fuel pump is a drop in the ocean compared with the cost of any alternative fuel over even a short period.
by David Langhorne
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:04 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Nice 64 at Salvage Yard in Central NC
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Re: Nice 64 at Salvage Yard in Central NC

FYI - the idler arm is different for 64 v 65/66
by David Langhorne
Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 - 66 Steering box
Replies: 6
Views: 508

Re: 65 - 66 Steering box

As per 1st photo - the 2 at the bottom 78mm. Bottom right to top - 130mm. Long diagonal 153mm.
I'll let you do the conversion.