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by Alan H. Tast
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Missing Part: Lock Latch
Replies: 3
Views: 88

Re: Missing Part: Lock Latch

I'm not quite understanding what you're missing here - is it the metal wire loop that screws to the console lip (part '12' in the illustrations below), or the latch part of the lock assembly (part '20' in the illustration below) that is pinned in place and has a fine metal spring, which is unlatched...
by Alan H. Tast
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
Replies: 10
Views: 725

Re: Idle Control Solenoid

61 only. 62-63 had idle control moved to inside under dash. Suggest you get reproduction of 62 Tbird Electrical Assembly Manual to see how system went together. Fast Idle Device 62 Electric Assembly Manual shown on page 64 or Sheet 11 of 11 Drawing Page E2-4720-11. Shown on carb, when it moved unde...
by Alan H. Tast
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
Replies: 10
Views: 725

Re: Idle Control Solenoid

61 only. 62-63 had idle control moved to inside under dash. Suggest you get reproduction of 62 Tbird Electrical Assembly Manual to see how system went together. Fast Idle Device 62 Electric Assembly Manual shown on page 64 or Sheet 11 of 11 Drawing Page E2-4720-11. Shown on carb, when it moved unde...
by Alan H. Tast
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
Topic: vacuum lines diagram
Replies: 4
Views: 74

Re: vacuum lines diagram

Starting in 1967, Ford printed, separate from the 5-volume shop manual sets (which began in 1969), a large-format (11"x17"), plastic comb-bound, two-color set of diagrams combining electrical and vacuum systems for all Ford-Mercury-Lincoln models (prior to then, starting in 1963, just the ...
by Alan H. Tast
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
Replies: 10
Views: 725

Re: Idle Control Solenoid

61 only. 62-63 had idle control moved to inside under dash. Apparently the 62 Tbird Electrical Assembly Manual shows the '61-style system, which was not installed in regular production that I'm aware of. You'll need to look into the '62 T-bird Shop Manual, part 10-3 Air Conditioning, for information...
by Alan H. Tast
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
Replies: 6
Views: 135

Re: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length

The top of the shield should correspond with the retainer "nubs". Take another look at the handle and shield to see if yours has them, and post pictures of what you find.
by Alan H. Tast
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
Replies: 6
Views: 135

Re: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length

Alan, Am I reading that document above to say our caps are copper colored? The TSB was written for 1964s - given the Obsolete-Supercede-Interchange listings from July 1967 does not say the C1AA-A indicator replaced the C1SZ-B, C2SZ-A or C2SZ-B indicators, I'd say no. Notice the TSB noted overall le...
by Alan H. Tast
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:49 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961-1963 Transmission Identification Changes
Replies: 0
Views: 36

1961-1963 Transmission Identification Changes

While researching a question about transmission oil level indicator lengths I came across a Technical Service Bulletin from 1962 showing changes in transmission ID plates and serial numbers from start of 1961 production through 1963. I'm posting this here for reference. TSB 7051-11 5-21-62 61-63 tra...
by Alan H. Tast
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:34 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
Replies: 6
Views: 135

TSB Incorrect Indicator Length

In researching the question of indicator length, I came across a Technical Service Bulletin from late 1963 dealing with 1964 C-O-M indicators. This should help to illustrate what to measure. While it gives a '61 Full-size car part number C1AA 7A020-A1 or -A2 and a length of 20" from the end of ...
by Alan H. Tast
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
Replies: 6
Views: 135

Transmission Oil Level Indicator Length - Request for Measurements

Sadly, Ford's parts books don't have a length, i.e. the '60-'64 "Blue Bible." They do list a part number, C1SS 7A020-B, for '61, and for '62 there are two numbers - one before 2/22/62 uses C2SZ 7A020-A, and from 2/22/63 through '63 a third dipstick (technically called a 'transmission oil l...
by Alan H. Tast
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: General T-Bird Tech
Topic: Installing vacuum door locks on my 63 Thunderbird convertible.
Replies: 11
Views: 393

Door actuator bracket details

Thanks for the info. I purchased a pair of actuators identical to the original 63s' pictured, but the brackets are different. I wanted to have a pair of brackets fabricated and rivited to the actuator body, hence the 'dimensions' request. I had a few free minutes earlier this week to get a measurem...
by Alan H. Tast
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: The smells
Replies: 8
Views: 172

Re: The smells

Just got back from another drive and after parking in the garage, 15 minutes later I walk back out and the garage smells like an old car. Nothing like it. Smells like music trigger the memories. A cooling car in the garage is something you will never forget. Smelling the exhaust, the engine compart...
by Alan H. Tast
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Replacing one of my wire wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 193

Re: Replacing one of my wire wheels

Hi Guys, I have still not solved the problem of determining exactly what brand of wire wheels are on my 56 T-Bird. I was under the impression that they were Cokers but have recently learned that Coker wheels have 48 spokes - mine have 56 spokes. So far, the only brand I have been able to find that ...
by Alan H. Tast
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: '63 M-code coupe factory wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 121

Re: '63 M-code coupe factory wheels

Chances are it was originally delivered with steel wheels and either the standard full wheel covers or the optional 'Deluxe' covers with the same spinners used on '63 Sports Roadsters. The Deluxe covers were both a factory and a dealer option, as were the wire wheels. The 14"x5.5" steel r...
by Alan H. Tast
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: '63 M-code coupe factory wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 121

Re: '63 M-code coupe factory wheels

Chances are it was originally delivered with steel wheels and either the standard full wheel covers or the optional 'Deluxe' covers with the same spinners used on '63 Sports Roadsters. The Deluxe covers were both a factory and a dealer option, as were the wire wheels. The 14"x5.5" steel ri...