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by jtschug
Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Craigslist 1966
Replies: 2
Views: 433

Re: Craigslist 1966

Craigslist isn't what it used to be. Consider Bring-a-trailer
by jtschug
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Another sucker!
Replies: 8
Views: 567

Re: Another sucker!

Your best return on investment would be getting It running and driving then sell it for the best price you can get.

Beyond that is just for the love of Thunderbird. That is where it is gets interesting (and addictive)
by jtschug
Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 engine swap ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Re: 1964 engine swap ideas

Godzilla engine. 1) It’s a Ford 2) It’s big enough to move a T-bird, more displacement than a coyote, 445 glorious cubic inches 3) it is a center cam so it is narrow enough to fit between the inner fenders https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-73 A junkyard version would probably be cheaper....
by jtschug
Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 engine swap ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Re: 1964 engine swap ideas

Godzilla engine. 1) It’s a Ford 2) It’s big enough to move a T-bird, more displacement than a coyote, 445 glorious cubic inches 3) it is a center cam so it is narrow enough to fit between the inner fenders https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6007-73 A junkyard version would probably be cheaper....
by jtschug
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Convertible Top Troubleshooting
Replies: 12
Views: 4977

Re: Convertible Top Troubleshooting

I'm not as familiar with the 1962. I've seen them at shows, and one of my old bosses used to have a bullet bird, but I've never worked on one. There are certainly similarities, but there are also important differences. You may get more help from the 1961-1963 Thunderbird forum.
by jtschug
Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 64’ oil dipstick tube
Replies: 5
Views: 398

Re: 64’ oil dipstick tube

Is the 64 dipstick tube different from the 66?
by jtschug
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 64 Restoration
Replies: 53
Views: 3967

Re: 64 Restoration

I got my rear springs from Eaton Detroit spring and I was living in Michigan at the time so I picked them up right at the factory. It looks like they make the springs right there in downtown Detroit in Corktown right across the street from where Tiger Stadium used to sit. Unless General Spring buys ...
by jtschug
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: gear vendors
Replies: 21
Views: 2644

Re: gear vendors

It has been a long process, but after some other challenges I've got the car back down on the ground and I took it out for a shakedown test drive yesterday. The speedo cable is a little loose, so, I've got to correct that, but otherwise it worked nicely. I drove about 50 miles on the highway and hil...
by jtschug
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside
Replies: 18
Views: 748

Re: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside

Maybe a very slightly bent push rod. The lifters are supposed to take up the slack ( lash) in the valve train a warped push rod might cause a noise. If you are taking the valve covers off, pull the rockers and remove the push rods. Clean them and roll the across a mirror. Even a small warp will be n...
by jtschug
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside
Replies: 18
Views: 748

Re: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside

What kind of valve train do you have? Could be valve float, particularly if you've got a weak or broken valve spring.
by jtschug
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside
Replies: 18
Views: 748

Re: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside

Also spark knock (detonation) will not happen revving the engine up in park. It happens under load and heat makes it worse.

Upsizing the carburetor jets one size might help, but it will hurt your fuel consumption.
by jtschug
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside
Replies: 18
Views: 748

Re: 66 front end rattling with acceleration when hot outside

Sounds to me like detonation. Bad spark knock sounds like walnuts being shaken up in a coffee can. What kind of gas are you filling up with? These cars recommended octane was 100 leaded, impossible to buy unless you can get avgas. If it is spark knock, backing off on the timing a few degrees will he...
by jtschug
Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 1966 Wheel/ Tire sizes
Replies: 3
Views: 533

Re: 1966 Wheel/ Tire sizes

I have 3 3/4” backspace, but 4” would probably work.

Tire size: 235/50R18
by jtschug
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 T-Bird carb swap to Edelbrock AVS2 650CFM
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: 65 T-Bird carb swap to Edelbrock AVS2 650CFM

I used the plastic 1966 tapered spacer from Birdnest. Ford didn’t use the coolant spacer in ‘66