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Forum: Mechanical and Engine Tuning and Mods 09-23-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By Engr_Jim
Cost of rebuild?

Hey lovemybird, glad to hear you solved your starting issue. Do you mind sharing how much you spent on the rebuild?

Thanks
Engr_jim
65 Convertible
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-21-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,310
Posted By Engr_Jim
Unhappy Holley Carburetor on '65

My '65 T-Bird appears all original except for the shiny Holley Carburetor. I've noticed in various T-Bird part source catalogs the mention of a Holley Carb. Is this something Ford offered? Or just...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-21-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,075
Posted By Engr_Jim
Joe, Forgot to ask: how do I select a 'hotter'...

Joe,

Forgot to ask: how do I select a 'hotter' plug? Do I just ask for a hotter one at the Auto Parts store and will they even know for a '65?

Thanks in Advance

Jim
'65 T-Bird
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-21-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,075
Posted By Engr_Jim
Thanks Joe, your message gives me hope! Before I...

Thanks Joe, your message gives me hope! Before I commit to an overhaul I did want to try a number of things and the list is now longer with your suggestions:
1) Consider the Pertronix system or at...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-20-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,075
Posted By Engr_Jim
Thanks for the analysis (you and BoaterBob)! Two...

Thanks for the analysis (you and BoaterBob)!
Two plugs are fouled the worst and even seem wet with oil. The rest are also very dark. It blows black smoke and when first started or reved up, I'll can...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 04-18-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,075
Posted By Engr_Jim
Thanks for the advice. Finally got around to...

Thanks for the advice. Finally got around to running the compression test and the results were all 140-150 psi. The manual indicates 170-210 at sea level is appropriate. I'm in Denver, still those...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 03-07-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,075
Posted By Engr_Jim
Exclamation Blown head gasket?

I own a '65 convertible t-bird with a stock 390 and no, I'm not a mechanic. Lately the car has started to overheat more and I've got some two badly fouled plugs. I see no signs of antifreeze/oil...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-23-2002, 04:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,681
Posted By Engr_Jim
Post Interior Painting?

I own a 65 T-Bird convertible with an original light blue (Code 22) interior that is tear free but certainly showing it's age. As I searched the various T-Bird sources (Birds Nest, Concours, Macs,...
Forum: Flair Birds [1964-1966] 09-23-2002, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,038
Posted By Engr_Jim
Post Engine Overhaul/Rebuild Cost?

Recently purchased an almost completely original 65 convertible bird. Engine runs a bit rough and have yet to run compresion checks on the cylinders but was wondering...if it came to a rebuild,
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