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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 01-01-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,686
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The pump doesn't know direction. The problem is...

The pump doesn't know direction. The problem is in the box
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 01-01-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,795
Posted By HeadacheGuy
What did the mechanics do to solve this? These...

What did the mechanics do to solve this? These windows are a ghost of problems and I do this for a living. Voltage tests need to be done right at the window motor. I have a right rear vent window...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 06-03-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,809
Posted By HeadacheGuy
It depends on the leak. Most of these products...

It depends on the leak. Most of these products work well with rubber but not so much on cork. They have a petroleum distillate which reexpands the rubber. I've used a lot of the Lucas brand at the...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 05-06-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,795
Posted By HeadacheGuy
I'm with Stubbie on this one. 4 ways to install ...

I'm with Stubbie on this one. 4 ways to install and only one works. Make sure it is winding tight as it goes down.
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-03-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,748
Posted By HeadacheGuy
The phenolic spacer is probably the best you can...

The phenolic spacer is probably the best you can do but I just used the thicker composite that would fit an 85 ford truck with a 460 between the aluminum spacer and the carb. They hot soak problem...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-23-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Don't want to to Be the one with the bad news...

Don't want to to Be the one with the bad news here but drop the transmission and start over. The clutch pack material means something is badly wrong.... To low or high of control pressures etc.Torque...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-30-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,479
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Thanks for the info. It wasn't the answer I...

Thanks for the info. It wasn't the answer I wanted but was the answer I needed!
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-23-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,479
Posted By HeadacheGuy
65 feathers

Due to hail damage I am stripping the exterior of the car to fix and repaint . Side chrome not an issue but the "feathers" are scaring me. Part of them are just an insert but the main fasteners dont...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 02-12-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,068
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Mine didn't work when I first got my bird. They...

Mine didn't work when I first got my bird. They ground from the inside of the fender. Though mine didn't look horribly corroded there was enough oxidation on the fender it wouldn't make contact. A...
Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979] 01-05-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,280
Posted By HeadacheGuy
We used to rebuild a lot of these yrs ago and for...

We used to rebuild a lot of these yrs ago and for the life of me can't remember if we used early model timing kits on these . Rule of thumb here. Advanced timing increases low end power, retarded is...
Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979] 11-06-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Classic auto parts shows them but I see they are...

Classic auto parts shows them but I see they are currently out of stock. An idea though, I have taken apart and cleaned quit a few of these with success depending on what is wrong with yours, The...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 11-06-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,413
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Glanced at your headlight schematic and your low...

Glanced at your headlight schematic and your low beams are pretty simple. You only have two choices at this point assuming the new dimmer is not defective which would be unusual. You either have an...
Forum: Leaner and Meaner Birds [1977-1979] 10-16-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,060
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Temp gauge is probably a bad sending unit on the...

Temp gauge is probably a bad sending unit on the top of the intake manifold (close to where the upper radiator goes or mounted straight out the front above the water pump depending on which engine...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-11-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,960
Posted By HeadacheGuy
I honestly haven't looked at mine as the diaphram...

I honestly haven't looked at mine as the diaphram is bad and it is the only thing that doesn't work on mine but i used to work on similar ones quite a few years back. Can it be as simple as the lines...
Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957] 09-03-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,241
Posted By HeadacheGuy
car is old enough there isn't a real special...

car is old enough there isn't a real special procedure to bleed but when I have one that gives me trouble bleeding I pull a high heater hose and fill it till it runs out. We also use a large funnel...
Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957] 08-27-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,241
Posted By HeadacheGuy
If it didn't overheat before the cooling system...

If it didn't overheat before the cooling system service I would suggest that they didn't get the air out of the system. A colder thermostat only slows down the heating process. It does not cure it....
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 08-07-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,859
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Scratch the washer switch request....just found a...

Scratch the washer switch request....just found a NOS on Ebay! The internet is a great place.....
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 08-07-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,859
Posted By HeadacheGuy
installed those retro 4 x 10 speakers from...

installed those retro 4 x 10 speakers from crutchfield. They are pretty awesome compared to what I had. What I didn't realilize was that they don't fit the rear cavity but for now I stuffed it in...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-31-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,859
Posted By HeadacheGuy
I often wonder why I ask for advice and then...

I often wonder why I ask for advice and then don't follow it. Continuing saga of this project is that ai added a small Alpine amp which didn't do much to clean up the sound and added 2 4" speakers...
Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957] 07-28-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,163
Posted By HeadacheGuy
Ed, if you are sure the shaking gets worse the...

Ed, if you are sure the shaking gets worse the second you lay off the gas you are out of the wheel and tire area and back into drivetrain. (It also sounds like you have beat the idea to death with...
Forum: Wheels, Rims, and Tires 07-24-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,036
Posted By HeadacheGuy
I am a mechanic but not a tire guy but I have to...

I am a mechanic but not a tire guy but I have to chase shake and vibration issues on a weekly basis so bear with me. Shake and vibration are pretty closly related so a little more info may be needed....
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-24-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,506
Posted By HeadacheGuy
I should have added if you use a volt meter to...

I should have added if you use a volt meter to check for voltage drop to the coil that the key needs to be on with the system loaded to test where any drop occurs. Testing a complete open circuit...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-24-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,506
Posted By HeadacheGuy
You are correct about it firing from the solenoid...

You are correct about it firing from the solenoid when cranking. It does this off the second small wire on the posts. The no run afterward means you are losing power on the resistance wire from the...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-24-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,506
Posted By HeadacheGuy
There is a resistance wire coming off your...

There is a resistance wire coming off your ignition switch which drops voltage to the coil for 2 purposes. One was to protect the points from arcing (the biggest reason) and two, was to keep the coil...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 07-17-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
Posted By HeadacheGuy
I doubt that will help. Your best bet is to...

I doubt that will help. Your best bet is to increase the airflow across the radiator itself and/or improve the cooling efficiency. There is room (but not much) for an electric pusher fan in the...
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