12/20/2023 0 Comments 66 thunderbird black with flame design![]() What's most likely is that this is an early 1980s Ford/Motorcraft alternator that's ID'd at assembly without the basic number, i.e. Just on the basis of the numbers stamped into the front housing alone I'd say the original was replaced with an aftermarket one or a later-issue Ford/Motorcraft alternator. Have fun.Pics of the face, rear and other side would help, but typically Ford's engineering number (most likely starting with C6AE or similar with the basic number for the alternator assembly and a letter suffix) would be ink-stamped on the side of the rear housing with the 'Autolite' name above the part number in a color corresponding to the original amperage rating, or in later years starting in February1969 according to the 'Dead-Nuts-On' alternator restoration services page (see Scott6T6's post following) hard-stamped in the place you've pictured. If you have not done it yet, consider having the gas tank "boiled out" to remove sludge and varnish. the float can pinhole and fill up with fuel and not be able to rise. ![]() A second thing is that with a lot of sitting the float mechanism can sink and not respond. This small regulator is on the rear of the instrument cluster and difficult to see. If the regulator goes bad the gas goes to empty and the temp goes to hot. Third Since the car has had a lot of sitting time and the gas gauge doesn't read above empty there are two things I would look at after I make sure that the wiring is good for the sender and gauge, does the temp gauge reflect actual temperature? I do not know when Ford stopped using a small voltage regulator for the temp and gas gauges. It also stays in tune for a very long time once it is set. Second carburetor The Autolite 4100 is a very reliable carburetor. It is a bargain for the information provided. First Since you are likely keeping the car, get a shop manual. View attachment 11038 View attachment 11039 View attachment 11040 View attachment 11041 View attachment 11042 I really appreciate any thoughts, comments, opinions. Has a nice low rumble, but when sitting in Park or Neutral, you will here an occasional quick "POP" in the exhaust. The engine runs healthy, but my Uncle who grew up with the car said that the rings will need to be replaced in 5-10 years. Is going to a new Edelbrock a bad idea? I was thinking a 600cfm would do great on this thing. It's no fun when I go for a quick stop and then the motor won't start. Even if it's not 100% original, I just want it to run well because I love driving the car. The most important thing to me, is having it run reliably. Talking to car friends, half say it's a great idea, some say to keep it original. I was planning on putting in a brand new Edelbrock. I posted some pictures of the carb, the original 4 barrel 4100. My uncle told me that he rebuilt it (most likely in the 90s) No matter what I do, it will run well for about 10 miles and then start acting funny. When adjusting the timing screw, I make very minor adjustments. To the point where when I park it in the garage, I will wake up the next morning and my entire condo will smell like gasoline. The thing has caused me lots of headaches (literally) because I will lean out the mixture, go for a drive and it will be running very rich again by the time I get home. The issues left are: partial working turn signals, gas gauge always reads E, carb needs to be tuned about every 10-15 miles. ![]() I had all that work done (every gasket replaced including carb gasket, plugs, gearbox, master break cylinder, shift column spring, new tires, got the transmission rebuilt). Things that needed to be fixed immediately: failed master break cylinder, freeze plugs, tires, gaskets, gearbox Hooked a battery up to it, put in some gas and it started right up. When I was able to get moved into a place with a garage where I was able to store it, I went down to get it and it had 101,492 miles. ![]() His mind was still sharp, and he told me that he wanted me to have the Thunderbird (He had lots of cars but knew I was a Ford guy and wanted to give it to me.) Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away in 2018 at the age of 93. Everything except the paint job is completely original. I know that the mileage on the car was 98,000 in 2000 because of a kept car show banner. It was re-painted the original color in 1989 and has been in a garage or a hangar ever since. He had a short commute, so it has low miles. It was his daily driver until 1986 when he retired. My Grandfather, who I was close with bought this 66 Thunderbird in 1971 from the original owner. I am 28 years old and since a young child, I gravitated towards Ford vehicles and they're all I've ever owned. Hey there! Figured I would give a brief history of my Thunderbird. ![]()
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