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- 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.
- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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-...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
the plastic.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
I'll let you do the conversion.