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- Sun May 12, 2024 6:17 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 628
Re: Gas mileage ?
That's a full $5 more than here in MD. Outrageous.
- Sat May 11, 2024 5:49 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Speedometer lubrication
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1999
Re: 56 Speedometer lubrication
Interesting idea. What keeps them snug? The dash pad has extra material around both openings. It keeps both clock and tach fairly snug. No rattles at all. Every now and again road bumps may accumulate and I need to push them back in a little. For me the convenience of simply pulling one out to gain...
- Fri May 10, 2024 5:30 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: 56 Speedometer lubrication
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1999
Re: 56 Speedometer lubrication
The oil port exists on my 56. Here's how I do it. I remove the clock and use the hole to access the speedo port. I have a long plastic pipet with a squeeze bulb that I put a little oil in. Then I fish that to the port and squeeze. I leave my clock in place without the nuts and washers so that I can ...
- Sun May 05, 2024 6:18 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Door lock locks, but outside pushbutton opens/unlocks it
- Replies: 6
- Views: 127
Re: Door lock locks, but outside pushbutton opens/unlocks it
(if a thief wants it, they'll get it, and if someone wants something in it, I'd rather they get it than tear up the car getting into it...and I don't keep anything of any value in the car, for that reason) Really. The glass is worth more than the wireless speaker and Walmart sunglasses I have inside.
- Sun May 05, 2024 6:12 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Door handle not Returning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 260
Re: Door handle not Returning
Thought about that too. Decided to order the springs from concourse parts at the handle (21910) and at the latch (21812-s) (pairs for both sides) so that I have them next time I open up the door panel and get the gumption to investigate. For now I can manually work with it.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 5:49 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Door handle not Returning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 260
Re: Door Latch not Returning
I think this is a pic of the part that makes the door latch spring back. Anyone have experience replacing this? Can it be done in place or am I looking at having to remove the whole remote arm to get at it?
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:47 pm
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Door handle not Returning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 260
Door handle not Returning
Top off weather here in wash dc area. Motoring around and stopped for dinner. Opened the driver's door and heard a faint "click". Got out and went to shut door and it wouldn't latch. Looked inside and the door latch was still up and hadn't returned to close. I can close manually and everyt...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 5:47 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Fuel pump
- Replies: 5
- Views: 206
Re: Fuel pump
Agrebuilders have quick turnaround. I ended up buying an over priced US unit on eBay. It arrived with the not pulling vacuum problem, so used it as a core and had it rebuilt by ag.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:47 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 628
Re: Gas mileage ?
Based purely on actual calculations , not based on gas gage. Again, it makes no sense but fairly consistent.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:39 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 628
Re: Gas mileage ?
This makes no sense, but I've noticed that if I refill at quarter to half full tank my gas mileage will be higher than if I refill towards empty. It's pretty consistent too. The Holley 600 came off another classic, barely used but a great price. No gas smell, and it runs great. No issues and easy to...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:38 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Gas mileage ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 628
Re: Gas mileage ?
My gas gauge is not reliable, I know shocker. So knowing how many miles I've driven in the tank is really important (I've run out of gas by pushing the limit too much over 175 miles). I'm automatic stock, except Holley 600 carb, elec distributor, after market AC and pusher fan. So I use an app calle...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:26 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Save the clock tower ... Back to the 56
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4786
Re: Save the clock tower ... Back to the 56
I bought this kit and another comparable one to see which one I would use. I ended up using this one but also used the brass nut from the second kit. I had to open the hour hand ring a good bit to get it around the post. I used the second hand from the kit and clipped it down to size and painted it ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:53 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Save the clock tower ... Back to the 56
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4786
Re: Save the clock tower ... Back to the 56
POST MORTEM? ... She ran well for about 9 months. Stopped and sent her back in for cleaning under warranty. Then she ran well for another 9 months and stopped. I pulled her and cleaned her myself. Then another 3 months or so and stopped again. While pulling her I blew the fuse (again), since it's ve...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:52 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Ignition Switch or Just Cylinder?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 278
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:21 am
- Forum: 1955-1957 Thunderbirds
- Topic: Power Window Motor?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 294
Re: Power Window Motor?
Side note - the biggest intermittent issues I had with 56 power windows (intermittent stopping at the top, wouldn't come back down, slowness) all went away when I changed from generator to alternator.