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by sleeper bird
Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:05 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: aluminum intake
Replies: 3
Views: 409

Re: aluminum intake

think im going to retain the stock manifold,i noticed on the performer and rpm there is no boss at the rear of the manifold to retain the stock pcv steel line.
by sleeper bird
Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:56 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: aluminum intake
Replies: 3
Views: 409

Re: aluminum intake

you were able to run the stock air cleaner?
by sleeper bird
Thu Mar 06, 2025 8:49 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: aluminum intake
Replies: 3
Views: 409

aluminum intake

been looking at intakes for my 66 428 stock rebuild with the sniper.Will the eldenbrock performer work with the stock air cleaner as far as clearance? are there anymore good choices out there? or is it even worth the money other than shedding a few pounds.
by sleeper bird
Mon Feb 03, 2025 8:52 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: sniper efi
Replies: 54
Views: 18574

Re: sniper efi

id like to add to this post for those of us that want efi.I stumbled upon a youtube video buy a guy named uncle tony,uncle tonys garage.He was stating that if your going throttle body efi you should figure to have to plug the heating crossover in the intake.(this is something i never considered at ...
by sleeper bird
Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:36 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: sniper efi
Replies: 54
Views: 18574

Re: sniper efi

its been awhile but i finally broke down and got a fuel pump controller,drove it several times and never saw the fuel heat up like before.BUT i dont think iv pushed it as hard, on as hot of a day but time will tell.I will say this if your going fuel injection and live in the south as i. budgeting a ...
by sleeper bird
Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: gear vendors
Replies: 22
Views: 7648

Re: gear vendors

im certainly happy its working for you,as with all modifications its always a long road.
by sleeper bird
Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

Re: ac vacuum question

yep thats him nick.
by sleeper bird
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

Re: ac vacuum question

i dont have/ remember it but if you search 66 t bird ac explanation it should show up the fellow has several helpful vids on a few different things.
by sleeper bird
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

Re: ac vacuum question

after cleaning the control everything works now.
by sleeper bird
Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

Re: ac vacuum question


Are you getting vacuum from the black hose at the control head when the engine is running?
If not then nothing will work.

i am it seems that the tan port gets no vacuum everything else works,i watched a youtube video of taking the control apart and cleaning it,i did that today going to put it ...
by sleeper bird
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

Re: ac vacuum question

yep they stay open on all settings,im taking apart the selector now to check for maybe a plugged port.it sure seems like the door would close on the recirculating setting.as usual thank you for help in this.
by sleeper bird
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

Re: ac vacuum question

yes i believe so its the one that on the control (color wheel) is tan then splits into two greens drivers and passenger side,they stay open at all times but close if i use a vac pump on the tan input hose.
by sleeper bird
Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: ac vacuum question
Replies: 12
Views: 1919

ac vacuum question

i was wondering when the ac is on should the heater door vacuum actuator close the heater door? i changed the actuator but it stays open,there is no vacuum signal to it on any setting,everything else works correctly but the heater door.
by sleeper bird
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: exterior window scrapers
Replies: 6
Views: 1120

Re: exterior window scrapers

thank you sir as always.
by sleeper bird
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: exterior window scrapers
Replies: 6
Views: 1120

Re: exterior window scrapers

can this be done with the window in place?i replaced them once and how i did it escapes me.they were repops