I second the suggestion of Powergen by Powermaster. There’s one that looks like the original generator and can be ordered with a post to power the instrument panel generator light. The one on my 61 worked flawlessly. Good luck.
Bill
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- Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 6volt generator conversion to 12 volt alternator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 150
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:05 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Speedhut Gauges
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1119
Re: Speedhut Gauges
Nice job, George. Good for you!
Are you burning up those mountain roads now with your hopped-up 61?
Bill
Are you burning up those mountain roads now with your hopped-up 61?
Bill
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:09 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Disc brake conversion with 14" wheels?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 488
Re: Disc brake conversion with 14" wheels?
Try https://www.abspowerbrake.com/index.html. They advertise working on 14” wheels. I used these, but on 15” wheels. There may be something special about the original 14” wheels that makes them incompatible. Maybe someone else will comment on this who used 14” wheels. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Cruise-o-matic shift point
- Replies: 4
- Views: 521
Re: Cruise-o-matic shift point
Maybe the modulator. Maybe loss of vacuum to the modulator. Perhaps the trans mechanic left off the short rubber hose at the modulator? Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Front Shocks advice please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 235
Re: Front Shocks advice please
I first installed Bilstein shocks from a TBird supplier on my 61 when I installed new springs. The front shocks had insufficient travel and wore out the end rubber bushings repeatedly. I replaced the front shocks with KYB KG4503 shocks (from Amazon) which had more travel. The travel specs were simil...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 390 Engine Advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1202
Re: 390 Engine Advice
Besides the camshaft, another good way to increase power in the 390 engine is to replace the log exhaust manifolds with headers. My engine rebuilder estimated at least 20hp increase. The details of the cam I used indicated that they “liked” headers. I think FPA makes them for your car. They may be a...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 390 Engine Advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1202
Re: 390 Engine Advice
When I had the engine rebuilt in my 61, I found that toying with the options available at the Comp Cams website was helpful in making a selection, which I then confirmed with my engine rebuilder. I tried to select something with good torque at low rpm’s, similar to what’s been called an RV grind. It...
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:06 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Strange Electrical Issue
- Replies: 9
- Views: 634
Re: Strange Electrical Issue
As I recall from my 61, there’s a ground wire under the dash that connects to the steering column. Maybe that’s at least part of your issue? If I’m wrong, someone please correct me. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:49 pm
- Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 64’ oil dipstick tube
- Replies: 5
- Views: 398
Re: 64’ oil dipstick tube
Bird Nest lists one for the ‘64. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 1961 Window Motor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 407
Re: 1961 Window Motor
John Draxler at Thunderbird Ranch provided a reconditioned motor for a rear window of my ‘61. If he’s still in business maybe he can help. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
- Topic: Need 66 bird vacuum line schematics
- Replies: 1
- Views: 463
Re: Need 66 bird vacuum line schematics
As I recall, for my 61 there was vacuum line information in the Electrical Assembly Manual as well as other non-electrical information. These manuals appear to be available from the usual TBird vendors. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 7:52 am
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Flame Thower Coil upgrade
- Replies: 3
- Views: 396
Re: Flame Thower Coil upgrade
Hi Bill, its difficult to get anywhere near the ignition switch/wiring due to the large shroud holding the fuse block at the bottom of the air vent. Can I assume the other end is the pink wire at the bulkhead connector or did you run a new wire after disconnecting the wire from the switch? T-birds ...
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:12 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Flame Thower Coil upgrade
- Replies: 3
- Views: 396
Re: Flame Thower Coil upgrade
On my 61 the pink resistor wire bullet connector was located just a few inches from the ignition switch. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:54 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Empty dash hole near ignition?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 590
Re: Empty dash hole near ignition?
I’m pretty sure that’s where the flasher light resides for the emergency brake.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Best place to buy a rebuilt 63 Steering gearbox?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 385
Re: Best place to buy a rebuilt 63 Steering gearbox?
Red Head Steering Gears https://redheadsteeringgears.com/.
Myself and others on this forum have used and liked them. Expensive but good. Best of luck.
Bill
Myself and others on this forum have used and liked them. Expensive but good. Best of luck.
Bill