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by mrjagrock
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length
Replies: 6
Views: 137

1961 Cruise o matic dipstick length

Can any one tell me what length the dipstick length should be on my 1961 390 FE with Cruise-o matic.
Thanks.
by mrjagrock
Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Vacuum Advance? Maybe? Special hood
Replies: 7
Views: 3098

Re: Vacuum Advance? Maybe? Special hood

My experience says that a spark plug is breaking down from the pressure of acceleration. A relatively inexpensive start to solve the problem!
by mrjagrock
Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Fan diameter
Replies: 4
Views: 2262

Re: Fan diameter

I have seen Flex fans as large as 18 inches- look into that- not sure you have the room.
by mrjagrock
Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power seat not working
Replies: 5
Views: 5377

Re: Power seat not working

My seat was not working in my '61. After much testing and disassembly, I traced it down to a large relay which all my parts sources said was not available. However, the connector boot was the same as the large Convertible top relay, but the mounting was different. I opted to switch housings on the n...
by mrjagrock
Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Adding AC
Replies: 1
Views: 1240

Re: Adding AC

Hi, I am the former owner of Retroair Inc. which designed, built and marketed A/C Kits for import classic sport cars, so I know a good system when I see it. Classic Auto Air has a great system that looks original inside and has all the modern components to get cold A/C. I just bought a kit for my '6...
by mrjagrock
Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:00 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Quarter Window Wire to switch
Replies: 1
Views: 1141

Quarter Window Wire to switch

I installed new felt on windows, but unable to determine if the Quarter window switch wires were outside of unit or inside (looks crowded in there)
Don't recall where they were upon disassembly??
Thanks for any help.
by mrjagrock
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Power seat not working
Replies: 5
Views: 5377

Re: Power seat not working

Hi, I pulled my seat motor and tested it. THe black Motor(ground) and Green Motor (Power) short out when hooked up as your suggestion? But when I attach the 12v Red power to the Green and touch the Black12v to the red and it works one way, attach the black to the yellow and it goes the other way. Wh...