|
|||||||
| Flair Birds [1964-1966] You have a Fourth Generation Bird or just have some questions about them? Then this forum is for you, check it out. |
This is a discussion on 1966 - Backfires at 40mph within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; hey guys. its good to see that lots of good help is being given here. hopefully i can get some ...
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools |
08-21-2003, 05:26 PM
|
|||
|
|||
1966 - Backfires at 40mph
hey guys. its good to see that lots of good help is being given here. hopefully i can get some too.
okay, my 66 bird backfires anytime i go over 40 mph. my engine isnt in any tip top shape so thats not gonna help the situation. i can hear and feel the backfire right under my seat if that helps any. thanks for your time.
__________________
1966 T-bird Town Landau:-D 
|
|
08-21-2003, 05:36 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Have you checked the timing?
__________________
Somwhere on Woodward ave. Cruisin
|
|
08-21-2003, 07:06 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
timing you say... i'll give it a shot when i get home today. im not really familiar with engines and stuff but i'll look around in the manual. thanks woodward.
__________________
1966 T-bird Town Landau:-D
|
|
08-21-2003, 07:43 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
A condenser lead that is shorting out will cause that problem.
Joe
__________________
Joe DV
|
|
08-22-2003, 08:54 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Joe is right....again :)
I had that EXACT problem on my 1977 Harley Davidson and all I did was replace the condensor. Try that first (they're about $2-3), then time it.
__________________
1966 Town Hardtop - project car 1986 Mustang GT - original owner - daily driver
|
|
08-22-2003, 01:13 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Moose, if you want to solve the problem the best way is to install a Pertronix Ignitor. It sets right into your distributor and eliminates the points and condenser. I installed one 3 years ago in my 66 and it has worked fine. No more replacing points and condenser Costs around 80 bucks. The Bird Nest in Portland Or. has them.
800-232-6378 www.tbirdparts.com Or, you might pick one up at your local speed shop. Joe
__________________
Joe DV
|
|
08-22-2003, 02:02 PM
|
|||
|
|||
is that what that thing does. i came across an ad for the pertronix like 2 days ago. and i leaned over and asked my boss (who sold me my 66 bird) what it was...he didnt know either. thanks for the help guys. it is greatly apprecaited.
__________________
1966 T-bird Town Landau:-D
|
|
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| 1965 & 1966 T-Bird wheels | Harley Eaton | Flair Birds [1964-1966] | 2 | 03-15-2005 08:50 AM |
| 1966 #'s Matching 428 For Sale | AllOrigonal66BirdForSale | Flair Birds [1964-1966] | 4 | 10-20-2003 01:05 AM |
| 1966 PROJECT HAWT RODD ! | Dave ESPI | Flair Birds [1964-1966] | 2 | 05-20-2003 06:29 PM |
| 1966 428 CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE | 66'_428_Conv. | Thunderbirds For Sale/Wanted | 2 | 03-19-2003 02:34 PM |
| 1966 428 CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE | 66'_428_Conv. | Flair Birds [1964-1966] | 2 | 03-13-2003 11:06 PM |
