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by stevegintn
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Carb Upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 9230

Re: Carb Upgrade

Awesome - thanks again, George! I see that you ran the hot wire from the ignition to your dist block, instead of tapping into the pwr window relay.

So, all I need to do is tap into the hot wire on the pwr window relay, and I'm good to go, right?
by stevegintn
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: temp and fuel stuck on empty/cold - its not the CVR
Replies: 7
Views: 2120

Re: temp and fuel stuck on empty/cold - its not the CVR

mbren1979, check out my recent thread on "Temp Gauge Wiring" - I replaced the temp sensor and the IVR on my 62 and it's now working.
by stevegintn
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Brake problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2027

Re: Brake problem

Sounds like a failed brake booster to me? - if yours is the OEM booster, I would go ahead and get it rebuilt (I did, for my 62).
by stevegintn
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:24 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Temp Gauge Wiring
Replies: 32
Views: 6859

Re: Temp Gauge Wiring

Guys, to close this out - the connector wire for the temp gauge was not making a good connection at the sensor, so I put a new crimp connector on it and it appears to be working again. For the fuel gauge, I need to go top off the tank, to see if it's corrected, too. Hopefully, the el-cheapo IVR is w...
by stevegintn
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Carb Upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 9230

Re: Carb Upgrade

As an aside, if you have power windows, there's a relay on the firewall that gives you a true 12 v switched signal, but its on either when the ignition is ON or in the ACC position. Only problem with that is your electric choke will open if you're using the ACC to play music, etc. George Understood...
by stevegintn
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Just Joined the flock
Replies: 5
Views: 1584

Re: Just Joined the flock

Missileman wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:40 pm Hi Steve,

Thank you, I appreciate that. Your car is fantastic looking. How long have you owned it?

Ed
Thanks, Ed - had her 3 years now - if not for the forum guys help, she'd still be sitting instead of driving!
by stevegintn
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Temp Gauge Wiring
Replies: 32
Views: 6859

Re: Temp Gauge Wiring

P.S. so are you saying, ALL the dash lights are in serial circuit (like old Christmas tree lights), so If one is bad, NONE will work?
by stevegintn
Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Temp Gauge Wiring
Replies: 32
Views: 6859

Re: Temp Gauge Wiring

Steve, Regarding the lack of lights on the dash and the Oil Sensor light not working before you start chasing down new sensors or headlight switches check on the wiring and bulbs. Events like these are more likely linked to work being performed in that area vs a random sensor or switch all of a sud...
by stevegintn
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:30 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Just Joined the flock
Replies: 5
Views: 1584

Re: Just Joined the flock

Welcome Aboard, Missleman!

Yep, you have a real head-turner and squealer there.

I have the hardtop version.

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by stevegintn
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:22 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Temp Gauge Wiring
Replies: 32
Views: 6859

Re: Temp Gauge Wiring

Bird Nest shows both a copy of the original IVR and an electronic version, $25 and $45, respectively. In the description of the original type they describe a procedure to test it. Given the price of the one you purchased from Mac’s and the lack of “electronic” in its description, I think it’s likel...
by stevegintn
Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Temp Gauge Wiring
Replies: 32
Views: 6859

Re: Temp Gauge Wiring

Cool. I’m glad the IVR worked for you. And yes, our cars are much appreciated at cruise-ins, my favorite kind of show. Regarding the no dash lights. First confirm you rotated the headlight switch. It may have been fully dimmed. There’s a coiled wire that’s part of the headlight switch that controls...
by stevegintn
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Headers?
Replies: 8
Views: 4629

Re: Headers?

I bought the Sanderson 'shorty' headers and had my engine rebuilder install them - sorry, not sure what his process was (and had to take the sheriff with me to get my car, so cannot ask him). But they seem to be working fine?
by stevegintn
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:02 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Vacuum solenoid replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 2083

Re: Vacuum solenoid replacement

Showing my ignorance, but what does a vacuum-operated diaphragm control, control?
by stevegintn
Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Public Service Announcement: Fuel Hoses!
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

Re: Public Service Announcement: Fuel Hoses!

Yep, Aaron, and I discovered mine by accident (removing the splash shield to get to door hinge bolts) and it was leaking like a sieve.
by stevegintn
Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Temp Gauge Wiring
Replies: 32
Views: 6859

Re: Temp Gauge Wiring

OK, got the IVR from Mac's and installed it in 10 minutes - temp gauge appears to be working - after a few minutes idling, hit exact midpoint of needle range and stayed there. I do plan to infrared gauge it for an exact measurement (soon as I can get to the tool store in memfis). Now to top of my ga...