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by methos76
Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 2 vacuum questions
Replies: 5
Views: 848

Re: 2 vacuum questions

so if I advance the timing I can hook it up to the side of the carb is that what your saying or hook to manifold vacuum. I haven't checked the timing lately
by methos76
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 2 vacuum questions
Replies: 5
Views: 848

2 vacuum questions

i have a 66 t-bird with a 390 in it with a holley 600 my questions are 1. does the vacuum advance have to be hooked to the side of the carb or can it be hooked up under carb on spacer plate, 2nd question can the transmission vacuum be hooked to manifold port or does it have to be connected under car...
by methos76
Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 doors and glass
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Re: 66 doors and glass

thank you, that's what I wanted to know
by methos76
Sat Sep 11, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 doors and glass
Replies: 2
Views: 396

66 doors and glass

i have a 66 coupe I need to know if the doors off of a 66 landau will fit im pretty sure the glass will have to be changed but not sure of anything else mainly want to know if the doors will fit
by methos76
Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: add a 3x2 intake
Replies: 9
Views: 1137

Re: add a 3x2 intake

The other Ford FE Tri-power intake manifold, that I think was made for the Galaxie, has the front carb lower than the middle and the middle lower than the rear, but each carb mounts on it's own plane so that the carburetors sit more vertically, while on a T-bird manifold, all three carburetors moun...
by methos76
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: add a 3x2 intake
Replies: 9
Views: 1137

Re: add a 3x2 intake

ok thank you
by methos76
Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: rear power window
Replies: 2
Views: 490

rear power window

I have a 66 t-bird and just had all the window motors replaced, every window works except the right rear. worked when tested on the bench but after box was installed nothing it has power wondering if its a ground or something wont work from either switch
by methos76
Fri Jul 16, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: add a 3x2 intake
Replies: 9
Views: 1137

add a 3x2 intake

i have a 66 t-bird and was thinking about topping off the stock 390 with a stock 3x2 intake, I don't plan on running it hard just want a different look. will the intake and carbs clear when hood is closed, asking cause the intake is 500 and I don't want to waste the money if it wont fit
by methos76
Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 t-bird window motor replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 380

66 t-bird window motor replacement

i need to know if the front window motor can be replaced without removing the regulator
by methos76
Sun May 16, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 t-bird front brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: 66 t-bird front brakes

thank you I will have to check that out
by methos76
Sat May 15, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 t-bird front brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 729

66 t-bird front brakes

yes I had my brake pads replaced on the front and it seems as though my wheels don't spin freely, the pads are dragging is there a way I can get more brake pressure to the back than the front and why are my pads dragging. first time I took notice to the brake calipers on this car, different looking ...
by methos76
Thu Apr 29, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: suspension roll
Replies: 18
Views: 2688

Re: suspension roll

Alan H. Tast wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:57 pm Still would like to see pictures of current condition for comparison. Get before and after pics to help follow up on further progress.
when I can I live in town and they have already ticketed me for working on my car on the street
by methos76
Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: suspension roll
Replies: 18
Views: 2688

Re: suspension roll

The assembly has a serrated plate with shoulders to retain the square headed bolts on the top side of the strut rod. The assembly is in descending order, Square bolt head, serrated shoulder plate, struts rod, lower arm, serrated plate, ball joint plate, lock washer, lower arm- strut rod nut. The as...
by methos76
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: suspension roll
Replies: 18
Views: 2688

Re: suspension roll

im going to order new strut bushings, they looked like crap and go from there, ill have to unbolt it from the arm anyway ill get a good look at whats there or not after I find a place to work on it
by methos76
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: suspension roll
Replies: 18
Views: 2688

Re: suspension roll

In my case, the serations were small to none. I purchased lower arms as mine were questionable. Having a machine shop make serrated plates and verifying my struts are good. Once bolted up I will not have issues of concern. Is it called over kill! or preventative. so where are you putting the serrat...