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1965 Ford Thunderbird Shop Manual 

EAN: 978-1-60371-015-2 

ISBN: 1-60371-015-9 

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This product was created from the original Ford Motor Company’s publication.  Every effort has 
been made to use the original scanned images, however, due to the condition of the material; 
some pages have been modified to remove imperfections.  

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Summary of Contents for Thunderbird 1965

Page 1: ...1965 FORD SHOP MA ...

Page 2: ...ct was created from the original Ford Motor Company s publication Every effort has been made to use the original scanned images however due to the condition of the material some pages have been modified to remove imperfections Disclaimer Although every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this book no representations or warranties of any kind are made concerning the accuracy completeness or s...

Page 3: ... IDENTIFICATION BRAKES SUSPENSION STEERING WHEELS TIRES REAR AXLE CLUTCH DR IVELINE MANUAL TRANSMISSION Not Applicable SK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM 00 0 0r FUEL SYSTEM 0 COOUNG 5T0I CHAJfcGtHG P VINtlUTING rKATIW Bto rm S1ATS Htv SOn IRIM CONVIRTIBII W p MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS LUBRICATION CHARTS INDEX SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS AT END OF EACH ...

Page 4: ...s in vehicle adjustments overhaul etc Specifications and recom mended special tools are included Refer to the opposite page for important vehicle identi fication data The descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time this manual was approved for print ing The Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time or change specifications or design w ith...

Page 5: ...s the model year The letter following the model year indicates the assembly plant at which the car was manufactured The next two numbers designate the Body Serial Code The letter following the Body Serial Code designates the Engine Code The remaining numbers indicate the Consecutive Unit Number The charts that follow list the various Vehicle Warranty Number codes BODY SERIAL AND STYLE CODES The tw...

Page 6: ...tion exceeds 12 months First Second Month Model Year Model Year January A N February B P March C Q April D R May E S June F T July G U August H V September J W October K X November L Y December M Z DISTRICT CODES DSO Thunderbirds built to a Domestic Special Order Foreign Special Order or Pre Approved Order have the complete order number recorded in this space Also appearing in this space is the tw...

Page 7: ... hold the pedal in the applied position If no action is felt the vacuum booster system is not functioning Follow the procedures in the Booster Diagnosis Guide 4 With the engine shut off ex haust all vacuum in the system De press the brake pedal and hold it in the applied position If the pedal gradually falls away under this pres sure the hydraulic system is leaking Check all tubing hoses calipers ...

Page 8: ...r Leak or Insufficient Fluid in System or Caliper X X Loose Wheel Bearing Adjustment X Damaged or Worn Caliper Piston Seal X X X Improper Booster Push Rod Adjustment X Excessive Lateral Run Out of Rotor X Rotor Excessively out of Parallel X Frozen or Seized Pistons X X X X Brake Fluid Oil or Grease on Linings X X X Shoe and Lining Worn Below Specifications X Proportioning Valve Malfunction X X Boo...

Page 9: ...l Resistance at Pedal or Shoes X X Brake Line Restricted X X X X Leaks or Insufficient Fluid X X X X Improper Tire Pressure X X Distorted or Improperly Adjusted Brake Shoe X X X X X X X Faulty Retracting Spring X X Drum Out of Round X X X Lining Glazed or Worn X X X X X X X Oil or Grease on Lining X X X X X X Loose Carrier Plate X X X Loose Lining X Scored Drum X X Dirt on Drum Lining Surface X Fa...

Page 10: ...spect booster Check for a leak in the and replace parts as necessary Be rear shell Check the diaphragms sure that the diaphragms are properly for being out of locating radii in the located when assembling housing Check for a sticking or un COMMON ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT Check the parking brake cables when the brakes are fully released If the cables are loose adjust...

Page 11: ...d with new SAE 70R3 Wagner 2 IB 301 brake fluid during the bleeding operation Never use brake fluid which has been drained from the hydraulic system 1 Position a bent inch box wrench on the bleeder fitting on the right rear brake wheel cylinder Fig 4 Attach a rubber drain tube to the bleeder fitting The end of the tube should fit snugly around the bleeder fitting 2 Submerge the free end of the tub...

Page 12: ...g Minor scores can be removed with a fine emery cloth If the rotor is ex cessively scored replace it 7 Visually check the caliper If it is cracked or if excess leakage is evident it should be replaced Slight leakage or seized pistons indicate removal and disassembly 8 If upon disassembly the caliper is found to be distorted or damaged or if the cylinder bores are scored or excessively worn replace...

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