![]() ![]() 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. 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. The '61 - '63 T-Birds were dubbed 'The Bullet Birds' as the front end looks like a bullet. Nothing works better than transmission fluid. Discussion About this group Open to all 1961 - 1963 Thunderbird's. 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. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Ford Thunderbird Hardtop 390 Special V-8 Cruise-O-Matic in 1963 the model with 2-door hardtop coupe body and V-8 6384 cm3 / 389.6 cui, 223.5 kW / 304 PS / 300 hp (SAE gross) offered since September 1962 for North America Australia U.S. Equipped with efficient aerodynamics and the new CID 430 V8 engine, the Thunderbird led drivers Curtis Turner, Johnny Beauchamp, 'Tiger' Tom Pistone, and Cotton Owens to several wins. The only concern is compatability with seal materials. The Ford Thunderbird made its first entry into NASCAR racing in the 1959 season. The system envronment is not hostile so no detergent, and the owner's manual doesn't mention anything about changing it. Remember, Type-F is not meant to be as much a lubricant as, a means to transfer power. ![]() He said, "If it's red, go ahead and use it." I had a discussion with a Hi-Lo mechanic at the plant about that. With the early Midland unit, ten screws were used around the circumference of the front housing to hold it to the stamped steel rear half. I haven't seen Type-F in awhile, but Dextron III is available everywhere. The ten-screw booster is a description used for the Midland-Ross cast aluminum-bodied version used mid-'61 through '63 and, according to some, very early '64s. Boyer 1960 Press Release from Ford showing hardtop, sunroof and convertible 1960 Press Release Your Tbird Value Calculator Tbird Value Calculator TECHNICAL INFORMATION This Technical section is broken down in the order of how a car is built. Who is it approved by (Ford, GM)? They keep improving transmission fluid, and that IS approved by the OEM's. Special Thunderbird issue including an article on William P. 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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