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by cougarsunlimited.net
Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:19 am
Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1969-1972 Cruise control module
Replies: 0
Views: 558

1969-1972 Cruise control module

I'm in the process of designing a replacement 1969-72 Speed control (amplifier) module.
The original module was a Bendix part. It was replaced by Philco-Ford D1AZ-9D843-A but
never installed NOS and good modules are becoming very hard to find.
If you have an interest in this part, please let me know.
by cougarsunlimited.net
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
Topic: Taillight bulbs
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Re: Taillight bulbs

Be careful when selecting replacement 1157 bulbs. The OEM turn signal switch contact current carrying capacity is very limited and barely handles the stock bulb current. Any extra current drawn by the bulbs will cause the contacts to overheat and soften/melt the surrounding plastic. This causes the ...
by cougarsunlimited.net
Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: 1967-1971 Thunderbirds
Topic: Led taillight bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: Led taillight bulbs

The best bulbs currently are the "Plasma" LED bulbs. They are about twice as bright as 1157 bulbs but draw only 1/7th the current (about 300ma). Note: Not all LED bulbs on the market are compatible with sequential tail lights. I have tested the ones marked WCCC1157R for compatibility. Inte...