#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD BRAKE BOOSTER FULL#

The original AM radio for that car would be a model 4TMS, or, if you have a rear speaker option, a 4TMS/F with fader control. The second generation Bendix AM/FM sets (1967 and later) are a big improvement but still nothing to write home about. These radios are not for the faint of heart. Also, you can adjust and align to your heart's content, but I have never seen one of these sets where the FM stations line up with the dial markings. That's pretty much the whole set! When working, you'll find that the Motorola AM radio is a noticeably better sounding radio. There are also AM front end problems and FM front end problems. The audio amp is direct-coupled, so the culprit can be anywhere. I have heard of people being successful at fixing these, but it's quite a nightmare - and the radio has 7 of them! Then there's the power transistor that blows - it goes for around $50 if you can find one, and the new one will blow if you don't find and fix bias problem that caused it. Go down the road, hot a bump, and reception pops out. This paint can flake off, but it's just the cracking that creates an intermittent headache. The capacitors were made by painting a conductive paint on both sides of a piece of mica, and sandwiching it inside the plastic base of the transformer assembly. These are tuned circuits, using coils and capacitors. Wow, where do I start? Basically, the components used in these radios have not held up well over time. Does the pedal feel good, or is it persnickety in some way? With the master cylinder, I'll be curious to find out how the brakes feel. I've got powered satellite speakers and a subwoofer that I want to add, haven't had time. Of course the first thing I did was tear it apart and convert it to stereo, with Bluetooth, USB, and Line Outs. But this one was clean, and the buttons actually work well (the 65 buttons are known to get really sloppy and won't switch bands properly). ALL of the 1963-66 AM/FM sets are made by Bendix, and in my opinion are pure junk, with the 1965 being the worst. The 1965 and 66 have flipover buttons, and although they look the same, the mechanisms are quite different. Now - to be correct, the 1964 AN/FN has buttons similar to the AM set, with FM and AM written on the buttons. Regarding the AM/FM radio, some months ago someone on this forum (who might even be reading this!) made me an offer for an AM/FM radio for a 1965. The photo kinda looks like a cornucopia of radios, so I've been using it.

#1963 FORD THUNDERBIRD BRAKE BOOSTER FULL#

The open trunk is full of junk radios from 1955-57 Chevys these sets have mostly been parted out and scrapped.

Mine is a 64 Hardtop, Caspian Blue Metallic (original color was Diamond Blue, very light). You can't exactly go into your local auto parts store and ask for brakes for a 64 T-Bird, what DO you ask for?įinally, what color is your car? Seems we've got two avatars that look like the front and back ends of the same vehicle.

One other thing that comes to mind: someday those disks and MC will need service again. However, if a new master cylinder is required, and something like this is a drop-in replacement that doesn't create new issues of any kind, then it's good to know - when the time comes, upgrade. Newer cars have been fitted with disk brakes and dual master cylinders, and it's a definite improvement in overall safety - but I don't consider this a reason to drop everything and go retrofit it all, simply because it's there. My feeling on this: the original brakes on these old cars are adequate millions of cars went trillions of miles without an issue. All of my lines are stainless steel, front hoses are new and rear one was checked and good (not that old). In.I just had my brakes completely rebuilt, including rebuilt (but not new) master cylinder. V8 GAS Naturally AspiratedĦ.4L 6391CC 390Cu. V8 GAS OHV Naturally AspiratedĦ.7L 410Cu. V8 GAS OHV Naturally AspiratedĦ.6L 6654CC 406Cu. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspiratedħ.0L 6997CC 427Cu. This part is compatible with 24 vehicle(s) NotesĦ.4L 6391CC 390Cu.

1963 ford thunderbird brake booster