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- Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:30 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
Re: running hot
Good morning: Just wanted to follow up on my overheating/ticking problem. I was able to find an old time radiator shop not too far from where I live. used to see these shops all over the place years ago, but no longer. Drove an hour to this guy. I dropped it off and he did a flow test and confirmed ...
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:22 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
Re: running hot
Thanx again.
Ill look around for a local radiator shop and see what they have to say.
This radiator looks perfect, but as mentioned I can't see inside it.
I'll post results.
Ill look around for a local radiator shop and see what they have to say.
This radiator looks perfect, but as mentioned I can't see inside it.
I'll post results.
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:32 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
Re: running hot
Thank you all .
Has anyone gone to an alumn. radiator?
TY
Has anyone gone to an alumn. radiator?
TY
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:22 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
Re: running hot
thanx jtschug. I'll spend more time over the weekend and see if I can find that mark again, and will advance it a bit. If anything, I'm a bit retarded. Afraid of pinging too much. I'll report back after that. One other non related thing.. I have a lifter that gets noisy when the engine gets hot. Doe...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:34 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
Re: running hot
Good question.
I have not been able to find a mark on the balancer, so I have timed it by ear.
It doesn't ping and starts nice, so I think I'm close.
TY
I have not been able to find a mark on the balancer, so I have timed it by ear.
It doesn't ping and starts nice, so I think I'm close.
TY
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:40 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
Re: running hot
Thank you for the reply.
non a/c convertible.
Autolite 4100 carb with factory choke setup
Fixed fan with shroud pieces, but they are a bit tired. Don't remember number of blades, but not a clutch fan.
Coolant is clean and green
TY
non a/c convertible.
Autolite 4100 carb with factory choke setup
Fixed fan with shroud pieces, but they are a bit tired. Don't remember number of blades, but not a clutch fan.
Coolant is clean and green
TY
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 11:02 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: running hot
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1152
running hot
I have a 66 bird that had an engine rebuilt 2 years ago, and basically runs well. I do have an issue with running hot. I can drive the car for hours, and the temp gauge sits right in the middle. On really hot days, 90 plus, in traffic, it will creep up almost into the "H". I'm contemplatin...
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:01 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1966 convertible
- Replies: 3
- Views: 805
1966 convertible
It's time to replace my car cover.
I bought one from california car cover in the past with ok results...It did fit well.
looking to see what other folks have used.
Thank You
I bought one from california car cover in the past with ok results...It did fit well.
looking to see what other folks have used.
Thank You
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 12:09 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Can I put wider rear wheels on my stock 1966 convertible?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6306
Re: Can I put wider rear wheels on my stock 1966 convertible?
Probably not if u have skirts
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:31 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Drivers side remote mirror
- Replies: 0
- Views: 705
Drivers side remote mirror
Greetings:
I have my door panel off and am trying to repair a broken cable on the joystick control.
Has anyone ever tried to solder or weld these cables?
There is no "END" on it...I'll have to fab a washer or something.
Just wondering if anyone has tried.
Thanx
I have my door panel off and am trying to repair a broken cable on the joystick control.
Has anyone ever tried to solder or weld these cables?
There is no "END" on it...I'll have to fab a washer or something.
Just wondering if anyone has tried.
Thanx
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:28 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Eaton Powersteering
- Replies: 0
- Views: 555
Eaton Powersteering
Greetings: I'm working on a 1965 tbird with an eaton pump. the one with the resovouir on the pump .The pump had aftermarket hoses installed incorrectly. there are many pump combinations in this year, and I can't figure out the factory routing. is there anyone out there with the same setup that can s...
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 2:56 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: oil type
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3548
Re: oil type
I have been thinking of trying the VR-1 at this point. I'll try the 10-30 as well..
With my luck, the noisy lifter would be one I can't get out without intake removal.
Will report back with my findings.
Thanx
With my luck, the noisy lifter would be one I can't get out without intake removal.
Will report back with my findings.
Thanx
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: power window switch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2459
Re: power window switch
BillD:
I took mine apart several times, and after hours and hours decided it wasn't worth it..Little springs and copper contacts that were all corroded.
I tried.
On top of that, someone else had tried before me and broke the tabs that hold it together.
Just ordered a new one the other day.
I took mine apart several times, and after hours and hours decided it wasn't worth it..Little springs and copper contacts that were all corroded.
I tried.
On top of that, someone else had tried before me and broke the tabs that hold it together.
Just ordered a new one the other day.
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:21 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: power window switch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2459
Re: power window switch
Thanx for the feedback.
I just ordered one .
H
I just ordered one .
H
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: oil type
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3548
Re: oil type
I was told to use rotella diesel oil cause of the zinc.
That makes sense, using the factory suggested oil, but I need to find something with zinc, or use an additive like was suggested.
castrol gtx is good oil..I used it years ago, but need to find additive like Terry suggested.
That makes sense, using the factory suggested oil, but I need to find something with zinc, or use an additive like was suggested.
castrol gtx is good oil..I used it years ago, but need to find additive like Terry suggested.