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by 64ZCODE
Sun Mar 13, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 FRONT END BRAKING SHUDDER
Replies: 11
Views: 956

Re: 1964 FRONT END BRAKING SHUDDER

Yes 64zcode forgot to mention changed brake shoes still shuddering. Will check drums and arc this weekend, thanks David Langhorne.Gotcha on the BB tool RT46 ....thanks So let me try to be a bit clearer about the brake shoes being the possible culprit of the shuddering issue. On my '64, I had the fr...
by 64ZCODE
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 FRONT END BRAKING SHUDDER
Replies: 11
Views: 956

Re: 1964 FRONT END BRAKING SHUDDER

I went with New Old Stock brake shoes on the front and that cured the shuddering problem.
by 64ZCODE
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1966 gas octane question
Replies: 4
Views: 583

Re: 1966 gas octane question

I have a 1966 with the standard 390 (engine rebuild about 2,000 miles ago). Best gas I can find locally is 93-octane. Each tank-up I add one bottle of octane booster that can be bought most anywhere. Still get engine knock only when accelerating. Question: If I added two bottles of octane booster p...
by 64ZCODE
Tue Mar 08, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 FRONT END BRAKING SHUDDER
Replies: 11
Views: 956

Re: 1964 FRONT END BRAKING SHUDDER

HI GUYS CARS BRAKES FINE UNTIL ABOUT FIVE OR TENS MINUTES HAVE PASSED THEN I GET A VIOLENT SHUDDER IN THE FRONT END.FRONT END CHECKS OUT.I AM GOING TO BE CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD ARCING THIS WEEKEND. BUT IN THE MEANTIME ANY GUESSES WHY IT WOULD ONLY HAPPEN WHEN BRAKES ARE HOT ? ,WHEELS SPIN FREELY. D...
by 64ZCODE
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Newbie - Hi All - 1964 question
Replies: 4
Views: 560

Re: Newbie - Hi All - 1964 question

Yes it does. The car shouldn't start unless it's in Park. That's when the switch should be in the closed position.
by 64ZCODE
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: New member Sports Roadster in Malaysia. Fuel Injection or Carb?
Replies: 4
Views: 535

Re: New member Sports Roadster in Malaysia. Fuel Injection or Carb?

I agree your current problem is likely due an incorrect or failing power valve. But, assuming your car has the 390, a new 670 cfm Holley with vacuum secondaries should work great and flat spots will be a distant memory. Also, folks on this forum and others have gone for the Holley Sniper throttle bo...
by 64ZCODE
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: CHANGING IGNITION
Replies: 1
Views: 382

Re: CHANGING IGNITION

I put a Pertronix III module in my '64 a few years back and as I remember, Pertronix recommended increasing the stock plug gap by an additional .005 to .007. They'll have their recommendation in the instructions with the module or on their website. I also installed the Pertronix coil and 8mm MSD spa...
by 64ZCODE
Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:03 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 65 Temp gauge sender test bad but not?
Replies: 7
Views: 942

Re: 65 Temp gauge sender test bad but not?

You can use an infra red heat meter to measure actual engine coolant temp when warmed up, which I believe should be between 190-220 degrees F. Point the meter at the top tank of the radiator. It the actual temp is in that range, then your car's temp gauge is reading low, not a big deal as long as th...
by 64ZCODE
Sun Jan 02, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Engine noise: need ideas
Replies: 10
Views: 1411

Re: Engine noise: need ideas

Try using a broom handle or an automotive stethoscope to pinpoint where the noise is coming from.
by 64ZCODE
Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 Fuel Tank
Replies: 7
Views: 1226

Re: 1964 Fuel Tank

Hi my 1964 T-bird appears to have a very small fuel leak as I can't see any fuel leaking but the smell is from the back of the car. I've previously replaced the fuel lines but the tank was re-lined many years ago by the previous owner. My question is - Spectra makes 2 tanks for that year 37A & ...
by 64ZCODE
Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:16 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 Water Temp Sensor & Gauge Problem?
Replies: 8
Views: 1202

Re: 1964 Water Temp Sensor & Gauge Problem?

BTW checked and the needle of the temp gauge in my '64 is normally on the "T".
by 64ZCODE
Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Points or Electronic Ignition
Replies: 21
Views: 3680

Re: Points or Electronic Ignition

I did just replace my distributor and coil with the pertronix flame thrower system. I'm told to remove or bypass the resistor for the old coil. I see it in the wiring diagram but can't find it on the car. The dash is out of the car I thought it would be easy to locate. Any suggestions? And what's t...
by 64ZCODE
Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 Water Temp Sensor & Gauge Problem?
Replies: 8
Views: 1202

Re: 1964 Water Temp Sensor & Gauge Problem?

Would be good to verify the actual temp of the coolant when the car is warmed up, for example with an IR temp gun by pointing it at the top tank of the radiator. It should be 195-220 F. If it's in the right operating range, and your temp gauge registers increases or decreases in coolant temperature,...
by 64ZCODE
Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: 1964 Carb Choke Plate Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 463

Re: 1964 Carb Choke Plate Problem

Seems like the butterfly is pretty close to wide open so engine performance shouldn't be impacted. As long as the linkage isn't binding up and sticking at any point of it's travel, you should be fine.
by 64ZCODE
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: 1964-1966 Thunderbirds
Topic: Sticky throttle linkage
Replies: 2
Views: 395

Re: Sticky throttle linkage

If penetrating oil doesn't resolve it, the linkage may be binding where it passes through the floorboards under the gas pedal.