Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-04-2021, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,333
Re: Oil filter conversion sucks!
On my '56 Tbird, I replaced the leaking spin-on adapter gasket with the gasket that comes with the canister filter. It was thicker and my spin-on adapter no longer leaks.
Jim Yergin
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-14-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,510
Re: Exhaust system for 1956 Thunderbird
On my '56 Thunderbird, I replaced the exhaust system with one that did not include resonators. Has pipes that run from the mufflers over the rear axle out to the bumper outlets. No need to use...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-20-2020, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,935
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-19-2020, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,935
Hot idle adjustment screw
I have a Holley 4000 carburetor in my '56 Thunderbird. I cannot see what the hot idle speed adjustment screw pushes against to raise and lower idle speed. Here is a picture of my screw. Am I missing...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-20-2019, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,777
Re: Oil filter adapter question
I solved my leakage problem by using the gasket that comes with the filter for the original canister type. It is much more substantial.
Jim Yergin
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2018, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,047
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2018, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,047
Re: '56 Power Steering Cylinder
I discovered why I couldn't see the clip ring. Turns out there wasn't one. Some time in the past someone must have taken it apart and never put it back.
I now have the seals out.
Thanks for all the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2018, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,047
'56 Power Steering Cylinder
The power steering cylinder on my ‘56 Thunderbird is leaking and I want to replace the seals. The factory manual calls for first removing a snap ring. However, I do not see one on mine or a way to...
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Forum: Late V8
02-09-2018, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,128
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Forum: Late V8
01-30-2018, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,128
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-29-2016, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2016, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,392
Re: Driving lights
dmsfrr,
If wired as the manual directed, you could still accidentally leave the driving lights on without turning the headlights on. The driving lights can be turned on without the headlights being...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2016, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 15,002
Re: 312 Vs 292 visual differences
According to the Thunderbird Restoration Details and Specification Manual, "[t]he engine casting number is found on the right hand side of the block below the head surface and above the oil filter....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2016, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,392
Re: Driving lights
Thanks dmsfrr.
Not trying for 100% original, just curious as to whether I am correct as to the operation and why it is was designed that way. In other words, why wouldn't a simple on-off switch be...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-28-2016, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,392
Driving lights
I am working on a 1956 Thunderbird. It has the optional driving lights installed on the front bumper but it did not have an original driving light switch. I managed to find an original switch but I...
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