Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-29-2005, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,315
The 80457 Holley is a great Carb for the FE...
The 80457 Holley is a great Carb for the FE series big block, much more tuneable than the OEM carb and better performance. It may need to be tuned to get optimal mileage and performance out of it.
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-20-2005, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,119
Your compression numbers are not that bad. The...
Your compression numbers are not that bad. The most important thing is +/- 10% across the board aside from totally low numbers of which you have neither. BoaterBob may be onto something, especially...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-13-2005, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,649
Hey there - Do not run the car without a...
Hey there - Do not run the car without a thermostat, it actually has the function of slowing the coolant flow down to keep it in the radiator longer to enhance and aid in the cooling. You need a...
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
04-07-2005, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,892
Hey Brad - I'll do my best to answer what I can...
Hey Brad - I'll do my best to answer what I can for you, the 63 is not in my flock of birds but its close enough for us guys. The 360 was never used in the Tbirds, that is a truck engine of the same...
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-06-2005, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,613
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-05-2005, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,764
Relays are used or required for electrical...
Relays are used or required for electrical devices that have unusually high amounts of input or steady state current. If you plan on designing circuits to run pumps and motors and will not be using...
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-04-2005, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,266
Was the distributor removed to install the...
Was the distributor removed to install the Pertronix? You stated that the condition just started after the ingnition change. As the Boat man states if you did pull the distributor you will need to...
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
04-02-2005, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,890
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-02-2005, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,357
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-02-2005, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,266
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
04-02-2005, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,266
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
04-01-2005, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,961
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
03-31-2005, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
03-31-2005, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,294
You have, I am afraid to say answered your own...
You have, I am afraid to say answered your own questions or darn close to them. It most likely is a ring problem. Either way it spells the kiss of death for the old FE. Sounds like she is flat wore...
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Forum: Bullet Birds [1961-1963]
03-31-2005, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,477
Welcome to the forum. Thats a great powerplant...
Welcome to the forum. Thats a great powerplant combo. I am planning a similar swap in at least one or two of my birds. Typically anywhere an FE will fit you can get the 385 series Ford bigblocks...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-31-2005, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,961
Hi Jeff and welcome - try this gentleman, his...
Hi Jeff and welcome - try this gentleman, his name is Faron Rhoads his email is A671blownmustang@aol.com tell him wildbill from the FE Forum sent you. His lifes work is Ford V8 iginition systems. ...
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
03-31-2005, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,357
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
03-29-2005, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,357
Take out the trash
I got a reply from my bud with the 65 that has made the swap to the C6. There is no doubt that the C6 is an improved design that truely has stood the test of time and has been in service for over 20...
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
03-29-2005, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,357
Greetings - The C6 is certainly a more robust...
Greetings - The C6 is certainly a more robust tranny and should give you better performance and driveability. I would definently upgrade to the C6 as opposed to putting money into a dated lower...
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Forum: Early Birds [1955-1957]
03-23-2005, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,101
Fluid Change
Most AT's do not have a plug. I usually use a large drain pan and line the floor under and around with news paper to catch what the pan doesn't. You'll want to drop one side or corner of the pan to...
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Forum: The AeroBirds [1983-1988]
03-17-2005, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,163
Ignorance is bliss..
The 400 Ford engine is far from a boat anchor. It can be a serious 475ft # / 365 hp combo for less than $2500.00 - dollars per horse power that can challenge most any engine. All it takes is some...
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Forum: Parts For Sale / Wanted
03-14-2005, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,251
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Forum: The AeroBirds [1983-1988]
03-13-2005, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,163
V8's were offered for that series
so it should make it a natural swap. The problem with late model EFI swaps is the ECU and wiring harness. If you could locate a V8 donor car that was perhaps totaled or parted out and could get the...
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Forum: Glamour Birds [1967-1969]
03-13-2005, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,485
Don't see too many anymore...
Here are the production numbers for the 67 model Birds.
Year Total Tudor Hardtop Tudor Landau Fordor Landau Sedan
1967 77,956 15,567 37,422 24,967
They made a quite a few...
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Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966]
03-10-2005, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Just Being the Curiouos George..
When was the last time the Calipers were rebuilt or replaced? By the way Don glad to hear it's fixed, nothing quite like a good pedal!! Don't forget to remove the spring...lol
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