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1955/57 Thunderbird engine side supports/stabalizers
1955/57 Thunderbird engine side supports/stabalizers
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Carefree Charlie
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Carefree Charlie
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Has anyone had a problem with the 1955/57 TB supports failing or bending under heavy launch? Is there an alternative that is stronger? Will using larger threaded stock help?
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1955/57 Thunderbird engine side supports/stabalizers
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Carefree Charlie
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4 Years Ago
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I guess if your bending them, a larger diameter rod might help. I...
By
paul2748
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4 Years Ago
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You might look at the FPA headers, which use heim joints. A member...
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miker
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4 Years Ago
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Thank you. I am using Sanderson headers now. May be worth looking into...
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Carefree Charlie
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4 Years Ago
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I don't do launches in my TBird either. Potentially expensive. As you...
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Florida_Phil
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4 Years Ago
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I have cracked the engine side stock mounting brackets losened the...
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Vic Correnti
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4 Years Ago
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I bent one of the supports where it attaches to the block. I have...
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Carefree Charlie
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4 Years Ago
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Those rods should never bend if they are adjusted right. The opposite...
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famdoc3
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4 Years Ago
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One of the rods has been weld repaired on mine. I have new...
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ian57tbird
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