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by Jim Yergin
Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power Steering Line
Replies: 13
Views: 872

Re: Power Steering Line

May 19,1956.
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power Steering Line
Replies: 13
Views: 872

Re: Power Steering Line

I found an NOS one on ebay. Just puzzled why the replacement lines sold by Rock Auto, NAPA, and CASCO have the small 7/16 female fitting. Does anyone have a car that uses that fitting?
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power Steering Line
Replies: 13
Views: 872

Power Steering Line

I need to replace the power steering pressure line on my 1956. So far all of the replacement lines I have found have a 7/16" female fitting. Mine has a 5/8" female fitting, Does anyone know where I can find a replacement for my car?
Thanks.
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

Glad to hear you got your problem worked out! Since I may also be chasing a fuel issue: could you post the name/brand/model of your third (good) fuel pump? The “made in the USA” one that was with my car needed to be rebuilt, so I had a new one installed instead. It sounds like it’s worth rebuilding...
by Jim Yergin
Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

Turns out it was the mechanical fuel pump. Today I installed an already rebuilt pump made in USA. The flow test produced a full pint in less than 15 seconds. Well within the shop manual requirement of one pint within 30 seconds. Both my original pump and the one I rebuilt had the same one piece arms...
by Jim Yergin
Fri Jun 03, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

Rusty, I have replaced the original flexible fuel output line with an ethanol resistant hose that I believe has the correct diameter but I can check it out. Ward 57, I did stake the valves as directed by the Then and Now video. At this point I have ordered another pump rebuilt by someone else. If th...
by Jim Yergin
Thu Jun 02, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

Rusty,
According to my vacuum gauge the mechanical fuel pump has 11 in hg at idle. Does that mean the inlet check valve is OK?
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by Jim Yergin
Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

seany-boy,
I appreciate the suggestion but doesn't the fact that I can drive up an incline with no problem when the electric pump is on accomplish the same thing?
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by Jim Yergin
Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

I have a vacuum gauge and will check the inlet side as suggested. What sort of reading should I be looking for?
Thanks.
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Tue May 31, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

seany-boy, What do you mean "check the valve in the fuel pump after rebuild?" I installed the valves and staked them per the Then and Now youTube video. Should I have done something more? Rusty, I did not install the new lever pin that came with the rebuild kit. I did not detect any play i...
by Jim Yergin
Tue May 31, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

The pump passed the pressure test but failed the flow test. The shop manual says it should produce a pint of fuel in 30 seconds or less. Mine only produced 1/2 pint in 30 seconds. To make sure it is not a problem in the line from the tank I bypassed the mechanical pump and ran the input line to the ...
by Jim Yergin
Mon May 30, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

I raised the level but it did not cure the problem.
Next I plan on pressure testing and flow testing the mechanical fuel pump.
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Mon May 30, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

On closer reading of the manual, the sectioning it calls for is actually cutting a spare cover to be installed so as to have access to the float level.
Does anyone know if I have to do that or may I just run the engine without the top cover on the carburetor?
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Mon May 30, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

Rusty,
Absolutely no need to apologize. I appreciate the guidance.
If "section" means remove then I think I can handle it. I will report back on my results,
Jim Yergin
by Jim Yergin
Mon May 30, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel problem
Replies: 68
Views: 4957

Re: Fuel problem

Thanks Rusty. Planned on checking the float level. The factory manual talks about "sectioning" the top cover on the carburetor to check the float level. Not familiar with that term, Doses it mean "remove?"
Jim Yergin