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by bbogue
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 6volt generator conversion to 12 volt alternator
Replies: 6
Views: 150

Re: 6volt generator conversion to 12 volt alternator

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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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...
by bbogue
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...
by bbogue
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...
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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 ...
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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
by bbogue
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