more power window issues
Moderator: redstangbob
Re: more power window issues
I haven't tried it yet but did notice a difference in my idle, ill keep looking for things not right. im sure I wont be disappointed. love the 60's t-birds well up to 66 after that didn't care for the body until the 70 model came out. had a 70 in the 80's loved it
Re: more power window issues
Another common area for vacuum leaks is the rear vents. The line runs along the tunnel to the back and then splits to the two motors for the vents. The vents are exposed to the sun coming in the rear window so the motors and lines often get very hot, cracking the lines and the diaphragms in the motors. The vacuum line tees off the one for the emergency brake so is a direct connection to the manifold. No vacuum reservoir or checkvalve. Any leak impacts engine performance.
Terry
64HT
Terry
64HT
Re: more power window issues
And can result in burnt valves
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
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out of curiosity how do you get to the rear vent vacuum lines, are they under the rear deck piece. im trying to make sure of no vacuum leaks
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They run under the console, seat and up under the rear package tray (I think that's what they call the rear deck). I'm not sure but you may be able to pull one through the console. You'll have to remove the entire back seat and its backrest.
Oddly, my vacuum line is still soft and pliable so I haven't replaced it.
Oddly, my vacuum line is still soft and pliable so I haven't replaced it.
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
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thank you I will check it out, I did notice that there is a hard plastic vacuum line very small in diameter broke off under the hood looks like it goes to a heat control valve in the one heater hose. am I correct as to where it goes it looks like it comes from behind the vacuum canister mounted on the firewall. if not where would it go
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It sounds like that's the vacuum line that goes from the ventilation control below the radio through the firewall to the heat control valve that's mounted on the fender near the passenger side hinge. When the control calls for heat, the vacuum pulls a diaphragm in the unit in the heater water line.
Terry
64HT
Terry
64HT
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so I should hook it back up, someone cut it and plugged it maybe the valve is bad? thank you
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Is this still a power window thread?
Paul
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
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sorry got carried away, I apologize
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Apology not necessary. You have so many concurrent repairs going on, which I remember well on my Bird , for your future reference and searches you'll appreciate having your notes organized by topic.
About that severed firewall vac hose, it's undoubtedly part of your HVAC system, and could be one of two things. You might consider a thread just on heating and air con. It's a big and complex thing on A/C cars.
About that severed firewall vac hose, it's undoubtedly part of your HVAC system, and could be one of two things. You might consider a thread just on heating and air con. It's a big and complex thing on A/C cars.
Paul
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
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thank you and your right between doing body work and trying to fix everything along the way, not to mention I have an upper bearing to replace in the steering column. not looking forward to that
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Your in luck, the upper bearing in there is easy once you get the steering wheel off.
Hats off to you for doing body work. I just have no talent for that kind of stuff!
Hats off to you for doing body work. I just have no talent for that kind of stuff!
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
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I haven't done any body work since around 79-80 and I wasn't any good at it back then. ive been taking my time trying to get it good enough for a decent paint job. besides I cant afford a body shop. lol thanks for the info on the upper bearing. when I get the body work done ill post pics of the area's before and after
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And taking the wheel off is easy, too!
~Steve