![]() Should I continue with the same product or is it worth changing?Īlso for flushing out the radiator/cooling system is any good prestone with a 50/50 blend with water do the trick? I’ve ordered the shop manual so I am sure the details will be there but regarding transmission and power steering servicing intervals how long should I give it before changing? I am going to bleed the brakes as previous owner said he hasn’t done since he got it from the restorer, DOT 3 I’ll use in that.Īny other recommendations or advice with this topic is much appreciate, thanks for your time. Temperatures in Scotland rarely get above the 70/75 mark in summer so nowhere near what he was driving it in Florida. I have recently took ownership of a 1957 Thunderbird with the 312, car was in Florida and was restored from the ground up 8 years ago, 2000 miles have been done since. Regarding engine oil what’s the recommendations with this, previous owner said he ran standard pennzoil 10w 30 with a ZDDP additive, the car doesn’t leak a dime from anywhere right now, it drives smooth and quiet. CHAMBERS777 said: Hi there, greetings from Scotland. I know this is a much debated topic but threads I have seen are a few years old now. You may not have the correct original transmission in your car. The F-Series Thunderbird was the first of its era to offer a supercharged V8, an engine. The V8 engine had already become the powerplant of choice from America’s top manufacturers, but the ’57 Thunderbird was a breakthrough. You may not have ever 'floored' the accelerator pedal from a standing start. Ford knew that the sports cars market was very limited and that calling the Thunderbird a personal car would give it much broader appeal. The 1957 Ford Thunderbird represented a tipping point in the era of American Muscle. You may not have the 'kickdown' lever adjusted properly. ![]() I have recently took ownership of a 1957 Thunderbird with the 312, car was in Florida and was restored from the ground up 8 years ago, 2000 miles have been done since. Powered by a 5.1 Litre (312ci) V8 D Code engine, is delivers its power to the rear wheels via a 3 speed Fordomatic transmission. The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird Custom A/C Kit uses the Ultra-Compact Climate Control System with A/C & Heat with Infinite Blend between Dash, Defrost. 1957Birdman Members 724 Posted JanuHi MBird, The answer to your question is as follows: 1.
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