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by RLD4386
Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: Forum How To's
Topic: Brake wheel cylinders
Replies: 2
Views: 4810

Brake wheel cylinders

I am replacing all four brake wheel cylinders. I bought a complete set from a local parts house, and was disappointed to find that the bleeder screw was metric, and even though they used my original SAE attaching bolts. I took them back and ordered another set from NPD. When I ordered them, the aske...
by RLD4386
Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Replacement ignition switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1108

Re: Replacement ignition switch

Great suggestion, and a lot simpler than what I had in mind. Thank you very much.
by RLD4386
Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Replacement ignition switch
Replies: 0
Views: 909

Replacement ignition switch

I am trying to replace my original 56 ignition switch with one that I bought from Macs. The terminals on the replacement are about one-third the length of the originals. This doesn't pose a problem for the Batt and Ign terminals, but the acc terminal is far too short to accommodate the five terminal...
by RLD4386
Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Replacement ignition switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1108

Replacement ignition switch

I bought a replacement ignition switch from Macs. I am trying to install it, but I have run into a problem. The terminal posts on the new switch are about one-third the length of the originals. That poses no problem for the Batt and Ign terminals, but the acc terminal on the new switch will not acco...
by RLD4386
Tue May 03, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Refinishing gas lines
Replies: 7
Views: 2510

Re: Refinishing gas lines

Thank you all very much. I think I'll replace them with stainless and have it done.
by RLD4386
Sun May 01, 2016 3:22 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Refinishing gas lines
Replies: 7
Views: 2510

Refinishing gas lines

My steel gas lines from the fuel pump to the carb are rusty on the exterior. Once they are buffed clean, what is the best way to put a durable finish on them, and what do I use?
by RLD4386
Sat Sep 05, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fuel sending unit location
Replies: 4
Views: 1854

Re: Fuel sending unit location

I am restoring my 56 and I have the tank out and the sending unit cover off. I also have the trunk liner removed. The diameter of the access hole is 3.5 inches. It is located 11.5 inches from the inside driver's side wheel well and 21.0 inches from the passenger side wheel well. The hole is 9.0 inch...