Vintage Thunderbird Club International

The temp gauge is not working on my 65 Tbird. A few questions. My fuel gauge works so should not be the CVR. Also grounded out wire to unit and it pegs the gauge so gauge should be ok.. #1 Is it 5/8 thread? #2 I am assuming to drain coolant? #3 I see some units have thread sealer already on but shou...

Hey, thanks for all the caring advise. I will explore all options and go with the one that works for me when I start this project in the off season. Lots of September shows here in NY. I also have a few gigs as I am a drummer in a rock band. They all slow down once the winter sets in. If you are on...

Bob, What color is that? Looks like my Charcoal Grey or green? Hard to tell..As you know Charcoal Grey is very uncommon..
I am on Long Island so maybe I will see your car..Or maybe they will join the local club. Long Island Thunderbirds

I have seen the post about that kit. It seems that it is leaking around the glass itself. Hard to tell. But will try gasket first.Thanks..

Thats a lot of help..Thanks Bob and Jtschug...

I have a leak in the site glass so thought to change that hose at least. Where does that hose go to ? I see that it goes through the firewall. Thanks Bob..

Does dash have to come out when replacing A/C lines which run under the passenger side? Anything else have to be removed for access? Thanks..

Pat Wilson Tbird parts vendor in NJ has the bushing you want..

Thanks so much for the info

Anybody with advice on changing the line with the site glass? My advice is remove the driver seat to give yourself more room to work. Consider if you want to change the expansion valve at the same time. The tar stuff is called cork tape and you can readily find it in HVAC supply stores, it keeps th...

Anybody with advice on changing the line with the site glass?

When I worked at Ford and we were looking for a new refrigerant to replace R134a, a number of candidates were rejected because of flammability and toxicity. What eventually was selected, R1234yf, will burn under certain conditions and is considered 'mildly flammable' even though it was used as a fi...

georgemii wrote: ↑Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:46 pm I have also used it, with good results.

Yes, it’s flammable - as was the old R12,
and gasoline, and a few other things that
live under the hood.

Just my $0.02.

Research I have done says R12 is non flammable

I've used it in my car and several cars I've repaired. It cools great, and has easy to live with pressures. I guess it depends on how bad is your leak, fixing it would probably be cheaper than pumping refrigerant in. JMO, Bob C I do have a bad leak at the site glass. Putting in Enviro with such a b...

Is using Enviro Safe R12a drop in safe? I see that it is made of mostly propane and it says its flammable. I do have a leak in the system and will cost a lot to fix. Should I worry about a fire or explosion? I will be changing the drier now too. Thanks for any advice.