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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Missing Part: Lock Latch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 102
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...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:10 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 731
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...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:07 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 731
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...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:11 am
- Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
- Topic: vacuum lines diagram
- Replies: 5
- Views: 88
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 ...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Idle Control Solenoid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 731
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...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:51 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 137
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.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 137
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:49 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961-1963 Transmission Identification Changes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 37
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 137
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 ...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:22 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 137
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...
- 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: 400
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...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:11 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: The smells
- Replies: 8
- Views: 179
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...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:23 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Replacing one of my wire wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 194
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 ...
- 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...
- 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...