A few simple steps will allow the power steering pump to be removed fairly easily. The first step is to remove the fluid without major spillage. Pictures shown in this article are of a 1957 model. The
1957 Reproduction Air Cleaner Assembly, Potential Problem
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Photo # 1(click on picture for larger image) Photo # 2 (click on picture for larger image) Photo # 1 shows an original 1957 air cleaner base. The
Balancer (Squeaking Noise Lower Front Engine)
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman I will quote a statement that I have heard from several 1955/56/57 Thunderbird owners. “I have a squealing noise coming from the front of my engi
1957 Thermostat
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Because of its large opening the NAPA # 6 has been a very popular thermostat for our Thunderbirds. (click on picture for larger image) An alert t
Distributor Vacuum Advance Line Connections 1955/56/57 Thunderbirds
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The following procedure is used to insure the vacuum line from the carburetor to the distributor advance mechanism is properly seated and sealed.
Distributor Rotor Retainer
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The 1955 & 1956 distributors have a retainer clip attached to the upper center shaft. The clip part number 12213 is available from most major
312 Truck Y Block Engines
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman The Y block engines used in Ford Trucks from 1954 – 1957 had the following cubic inch displacement, 239 CI, 256 CI and 272 CI. The 292 engine, al
Cracked or Broken Ear on Exhaust Manifolds
Gil’s Garage Gil BaumgartnerCTCI Authenticity Chairman Most cracked or broken ears on exhaust manifolds are caused by the use of gaskets between the manifold and Engine. Exhaust manifold gaskets were