![]() ![]() Reconnect the hose, fill with that wonderful Dextron III transmission fluid, turn the wheels lock to lock again several times to work out air bubbles, then top-off. When your fluid turns dark, jack up the front tires, remove the drain line, catch it in a container, and turn the wheels from lock to lock until fluid stops coming out. Nothing works better than transmission fluid. What CAN you use? I'm sure you could use expensive synthetic, but why? If you are inclined to change your PS fluid, ok. I prefer using tranny fluid because it works the best and is much cheaper than power steering fluid, which can be anything. The only concern is compatability with seal materials. The system envronment is not hostile so no detergent, and the owner's manual doesn't mention anything about changing it. ![]() reference weights: shipping weight 1960 kg / 4320 lbs base curb weight: 2035 kg / 4486 lbs, more data: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 390 Special V-8 Cruise-O-Matic (aut. Remember, Type-F is not meant to be as much a lubricant as, a means to transfer power. characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5207 mm / 205 in, width: 1943 mm / 76.5 in, wheelbase: 2870 mm / 113 in. I have 2 '63's as this last year of the Bullet's, the fenders were changed with a nice body line that carried on through the doors. redstangbob Posts: 3604 Joined: Fri 9:06 pm Location: 40 miles east of Wixom. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and. VTCI 1964-66 Technical Editor 2002 Thunderbird 1965 Convertible 1962 Convertible (in progress) 1959 Ford Retractable HT Many parts cars. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. It’s an appreciation page for the bullet bird series of thunderbirds which includes 1961,1962 & 1963 thunderbirds. The '61 - '63 T-Birds were dubbed 'The Bullet Birds' as the front end looks like a bullet. Theres strictlyno selling of parts or vehicles on this group. ![]() Ford Motor Company was so delighted that they shot many feet of promotional footage of the event. Looking for a diagram on instruction on how to install vacuum lines for a carbuerator on a 1963 Thunderbird. In June of 1963, CTCI members were invited by the Thunderbird Sports Car Club of Chicagoland to attend a celebration of Henry Ford’s 100th Anniversary in Dearborn, MI. He said, "If it's red, go ahead and use it." Discussion About this group Open to all 1961 - 1963 Thunderbird's. Asked by Dads1963Thunderbird at 03:31 PM about the 1963 Ford Thunderbird. I had a discussion with a Hi-Lo mechanic at the plant about that. I haven't seen Type-F in awhile, but Dextron III is available everywhere. Who is it approved by (Ford, GM)? They keep improving transmission fluid, and that IS approved by the OEM's. I wanting to know why newer power steering fluid is not usable in these systems.Len, I wouldn't use any power steering fluid. ![]()
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