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by Karl
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:09 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Autolite date codes
Replies: 30
Views: 4473

Re: Autolite date codes

Working clockwise from the 12'o'clock position, count the number of dots in the last segment which has dots.
How many dots and which segment.
by Karl
Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Autolite date codes
Replies: 30
Views: 4473

Re: Autolite date codes

G'day.
Need a photo of the dots. Or how many dots in the last segment. First segment January, second segment February. Etc etc. Going clockwise.
Karl.
by Karl
Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 63 tbird lower steering column bushing
Replies: 6
Views: 533

Re: 63 tbird lower steering column bushing

this is page 263 of the MPC.
Part #7347, is that what you are looking for?
page 263.jpg
Karl
by Karl
Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:22 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 63 tbird lower steering column bushing
Replies: 6
Views: 533

Re: 63 tbird lower steering column bushing

G'day.
Is this what you are looking for?
https://www.parts123.com/parts123/dynde ... &uKeY=1290

Karl.
by Karl
Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:09 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 63 Radiator upper support.
Replies: 0
Views: 298

63 Radiator upper support.

G'day. I am looking for a upper radiator support for a 63 T'Bird. I think that 61 - 63 are the same but if they are not I am just looking for a 63. My car had a 65 radiator in it. Three weeks ago I replaced it with a correct 63 radiator and I had to drill new holes to fit it to the radiator and it s...
by Karl
Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: OEM Intake Manifold Bolts P/N’s: 370478-S and 20468-S
Replies: 1
Views: 270

Re: OEM Intake Manifold Bolts P/N’s: 370478-S and 20468-S

G'day Jonathon. You can purchase the long one from AMK Inc. They don't show the short one however you could just cut the longer one down. https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-listing/?codeforlookup=7035 Also according to AMK Inc the numbers that you quoted (370478 no grade, 20468 grade 2). The...
by Karl
Sun Jun 05, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Voltage regular wire
Replies: 2
Views: 420

Re: Voltage regular wire

G'day.

If you have a look at the link that Adrian, "The Thunderbird" posted. The wiring diagrams for a 63 Thunderbird, on page I5C3. It is used to attach a radio suppressor to.
I think I saw it used for a test meter in a later model, not sure though.
Karl.
by Karl
Wed May 04, 2022 6:41 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: steering column grounding
Replies: 6
Views: 724

Re: steering column grounding

G'day. I did pull the steering column out. I did this when I had the steering box overhauled. I suppose it was easier to access everything at the same time. I stripped the steering column down and cleaned & painted it. I thought the wires would of been a problem to replace but I soldered the new...
by Karl
Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:37 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rear axle flange measurements?
Replies: 6
Views: 598

Re: Rear axle flange measurements?

G'day 63_downlow. The axle that I have doesn't have the bearing or the rear wheel retainer on it. I think the axle I have is a modern one just so I can spin the rear brake drums. From what I worked out Thunderbirds are "Big Ford Old Style". The measurements work out the same for the gasket...
by Karl
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Rear axle flange measurements?
Replies: 6
Views: 598

Re: Rear axle flange measurements?

I have a Ford axle, not sure what year. I use it to machine my rear Thunderbird brake drums out on on a lathe.
Where exactly do you want the measurements to be taken?
Karl
by Karl
Fri Apr 29, 2022 4:17 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: steering column grounding
Replies: 6
Views: 724

Re: steering column grounding

Could be a broken wire inside the column. When I did my steering column the wires were in bad condition. They were brittle, some were short and had been repaired a number of times over the years.
The trouble is there is not much room inside to do anything.
Karl.
by Karl
Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:23 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: steering column grounding
Replies: 6
Views: 724

Re: steering column grounding

G'day ornithology If you have a look at the https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=20299 and scroll down you will see a wire that goes around the rag joint.This could be at fault. Also there is a grounding wire from the steering box to the body as the steering gear is rubber i...
by Karl
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:25 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering Coupler Fastener for Rag Joint
Replies: 8
Views: 920

Re: Steering Coupler Fastener for Rag Joint

G'day Sombb. When I replaced the coupler in my car, I purchased a kit and the bolts seemed a little sloppy. I made up some new nuts and bolts and fitted those. The bolts that were supplied in the kit didn't have the step in them like the original rivets. From memory I think there was a larger diamet...
by Karl
Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering Coupler Fastener for Rag Joint
Replies: 8
Views: 920

Re: Steering Coupler Fastener for Rag Joint

G'day,
As far as I know it is a standard imperial size.
From memory I used a 7/16 or 1/2" socket.
Karl.
by Karl
Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Oil pressure sender wire connector
Replies: 8
Views: 1808

Re: Oil pressure sender wire connector

G'day. Yes that is correct. The female terminal goes over the top of the oil pressure sender. The male end goes into the female plug that should be located near the front of the left hand rocker cover. There is three wires that come out of the wiring harness that runs along the inside edge of the le...