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by Lester
Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Dual bowl mastercylinder
Replies: 0
Views: 968

Dual bowl mastercylinder

Hi, all.
Has anyone put a dual bowl master cylinder on their bird. I want to keep the drum brakes but want to split the lines front and back. Anyone done this and if so what MC did you use. All help appreciated as usual.

Thanks a bunch,
Lester
by Lester
Thu May 18, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: what is the good mounting for wipper/arm on Tbird 56
Replies: 4
Views: 2151

Re: what is the good mounting for wipper/arm on Tbird 56

Thunderbird83,
The part you want is #17528-B "bayonet" style blades. +/- $35.00 each. Available at all suppliers.

Lester
by Lester
Tue May 16, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: what is the good mounting for wipper/arm on Tbird 56
Replies: 4
Views: 2151

Re: what is the good mounting for wipper/arm on Tbird 56

Thunderbird83,
Here are a couple of pictures......Image
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Good Luck,
Lester
by Lester
Tue May 16, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: what is the good mounting for wipper/arm on Tbird 56
Replies: 4
Views: 2151

Re: what is the good mounting for wipper/arm on Tbird 56

Thunderbird83, What you have there is not the correct type of setup. The correct setup is the wiper blade and backing are one piece and slide over the arm. There is nothing attached to the arm. The arm goes into the wiper blade back like a dagger into a sheath. Hope that helps. You can get the corre...
by Lester
Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: electric fans
Replies: 5
Views: 2873

Re: electric fans

How many blades does your fan have? You could try a 6 blade fan if yours is a 4. You could try a flex fan as well. You may need to space your fan closer to the radiator. Is your shroud in place? How is your radiator? CASCO sells a better pump that flows better and reduces cavitation which the stock ...
by Lester
Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Horn wiring problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1871

Re: Horn wiring problem

Scrap it and get a new one....Better off.

Good Luck,
Lester
by Lester
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: automatic transmission filter tubes
Replies: 5
Views: 2230

Re: automatic transmission filter tubes

OK, got trouble fixed...:
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Good Luck,
Lester
by Lester
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:29 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: E bird intake manifold clamps
Replies: 3
Views: 1745

Re: E bird intake manifold clamps

Is the manifold aluminum or cast iron. All the suppliers sell standard type hold down clamps that are steel. Try CASCO, Tbirdhq, Concours, Parts, NPD.

Good Luck,
Lester
by Lester
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Load leveling shocks
Replies: 3
Views: 1433

Re: Load leveling shocks

goldwinghg, Have you checked to see if the spring spacer is in the left front spring? If not there is supposed to be a spacer for that very reason. It sits on top of the spring on the drivers side only. It is to compensate for driver, road crown, battery, steering box, etc. weight on the left side o...
by Lester
Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: automatic transmission filter tubes
Replies: 5
Views: 2230

Re: automatic transmission filter tubes

Priceg, Yes there are supposed to be two tubes, tried to send/post a picture of trans out of manual but either Version wouldn't cooperate or I don't know what. Tried from my wife's phone too but even that failed. Anyway as stated sounds like the rear pump tube is missing. Try Charlie Trans for a new...
by Lester
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Some pictures please...
Replies: 0
Views: 859

Some pictures please...

Hi all, Could someone Please post a couple pictures of a 56 rear bumper. I need to see how high it is from the gravel shield and how far back from it. A close side shot and a top down shot would be a great help. Maybe a ruler in there if you could do it. I will be getting new brackets tomorrow, just...
by Lester
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: interior light switch replacement 55.
Replies: 2
Views: 1460

Re: interior light switch replacement 55.

Paul, You need Three leads actually. One (green) goes to light switch "D" one (black) to a double connector and another black from the light itself to the same double connector ... see diagram: https://s7.postimg.org/aon4pwz0r/Map_light_circuit.jpg Hope this helps, Lester OOPS! Sorry it is...
by Lester
Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Think I've found my problem, it's been trouble since day one....
Replies: 18
Views: 6201

Re: Think I've found my problem, it's been trouble since day one....

I'd try blowing a can of carb cleaner and air through the lines and maybe take the pump off and clean it with carb cleaner as well. Changing the filter rather than cleaning it would be a good idea. I'd clean out the float bowls also. Basically go through the whole system from back to front. Just a t...
by Lester
Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: 57 power steering cylinder rebuild
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: 57 power steering cylinder rebuild

You could try putting a rag over the end and hit it lightly with some air. That is how I got mine apart.

Lester
by Lester
Mon Mar 20, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
Topic: Muffler and Tailpipe Sealer / Mastic
Replies: 2
Views: 1309

Re: Muffler and Tailpipe Sealer / Mastic

Are you doing it yourself or taking it to shop. If you are doing it yourself, YES it is good to use a light film of it on the male connection. I had a problem connection that would not quit leaking until I used sealer. Pipes were formed well and the clamp was tight, just a pain to stop leaking. The ...