If you're going to do it, do it right! You can count on MAC's we'll help you put the "Right Stuff" into your ride and get the quality and superior results you expect for you classic Ford Thunderbird. While the posts I have read have been very helpful, typically they were specific to AC equipped cars. Hey everyone, its my first post and I have searched the forum for information pertaining to the removal and installation of a non AC heater core for my 1966 T-bird. As a bonus, all of The Right Stuff Detailing's products come with a limited lifetime manufacturer warranty. 1966 Heater Core removal clarification needed. These lines are available in standard OEM steel or durable stainless steel and provide you with highest quality, longest-lasting, best fitting transmission cooler lines you'll find for your Ford. They utilize state-of-the-art CNC benders and automated end-forming machines that produce remarkable consistency from one part to the next. The Right Stuff Detailing offers you the best fitting, most exact reproduction transmission cooler lines on the market today. Limited Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty & Made In The U.S.A.High Quality Ensures Long Life, Performance & Safety.The figures that I have referenced are from the '1962-1963 Ford Thunderbird Shop Manual'. I thought that I would include some of them just to help. Some of the recommendations that I am going to make fall in the catagory of 'DUH'. Fully Assembled With Correct Size Tube-Nuts There may or may not be differences with other years/models of car and/or transmission.Classic Industries offers Automatic Trans & Components. Double-Flared With Automated End-Forming Machines Classic Industries offers a wide selection of Transmission for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird. Hi, im currently working on my 61 t-bird, at some point i would like to swap a new v8 into her, this would be my first engine swap, i am looking for injected over natural aspiration, in addition to a couple more horses, my problem is im not sure what engine i should use, im asuming i should use a ford so.Precision Bent Using State-Of-The-Art CNC Benders.Also Available In Durable Stainless Steel.4-Piece Set For 1961-63 Thunderbird With FMX Transmission.The Best Fitting Reproduction Transmission Cooler Lines Available.It is not really complicated but it is time consuming. Ergo you may not need to resort to grinding the bell-housing face or the cutting out of the welded in transmission support cross-member. Because the original Thunderbird T-85 overdrive transmission longer than my transmission it is also less bulky and allow more room for maneuvering. This gave me more room to work in removing the transmission. I cut the welded-in cross-member and removed it. With the second jack holding up the transmission. I then removed the plates to install later when re-installing the transmission. I drilled holes through the plates and the cross-member. You may or may not need to do the following only on a '57 I cut two plates and clamped them on the welded cross-member, one forward and one at the rear, under the tail of the transmission. However it is much bulkier in the overdrive portion. is the same length as my original 3 speed non O.D. although it is not germain to this process mine also uses a fine spline input shaft. Now where i differ from most is that my T-85 O.D is not from a Thunderbird. You may not need to do this I ground a slot about 3/4 inch dee[ in the bell housing mounting surface for a bit more clearance. Shift the engine as far forward as possible.to allow clearance to remove transmission. Pry them apart at least enough to allow the tow to separate. Disconnect the transmission from the bell housing. The clutch linkage also needs to be disconnected to allow the engine to move forward. Remove radiator and disconnect the mounts to the engine in front and the steady rests. Have a floor jack for the engine and one for the transmission. I would think about doing some of this work yourself, or farming it out to the right shop for each job. After all, it is a C-6 and parts are plentiful for that transmission. Also disconnect the wiring and the speedometer cable as well as the overdrive cable. The transmission rebuild, at a GOOD transmission shop should be no more than 1,500 to 2,000, including the re and re. disconnect the shifter from the transmission usually easy to do by removing the cotters holding the shifter arms on the transmission. I have removed the original non-overdrive transmission and also the overdrive transmission I replaced it with.
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