![]() ![]() Some Mystery oil in the cylinders can help break an engine loose. I would look to something like an engine that is stuck or a Bendix spring (in the starter) that is stuck due to the car sitting. unless someone told you it was a problem before it was parked. I would not suspect a problem with your neutral safety start switch or the system in the steering column. I learned that the car had to be in park with the steering wheel tilted or the top would not operate. ![]() When I got the car I put the wiring back the way it was supposed to be. He put the back seat back in the car with the switches lying on the seat (like a seat belt). He took out the back seat and wired in toggle switches so he could manually activate the switches to operate the top. The previous owner could not get the top to operate. I was the used car "wash boy"! Loved seeing these cars when brand new back in those days.was really something to witness in person!Ī little story for you. Just on a side note, my first job was at a Ford Dealership in Florida in 1966. Could there be a faulty switch somewhere that might need replacing, or am I just missing something.remember, it ran & drove fine before parking it over a year ago. I read the owner's manual, and it says to put foot on the brake and move the lever back and forth (side-to-side) when in the "N" position to try and start the engine, in case it doesn't start in the "P" position. The new battery either needs charging (although the lights worked) or the swing-away steering wheel might be causing it not to start? I've never seen anything like this steering wheel. Question 2: I could not start the car! Engine doesn't turn over, not even a slight noise.nothing! It's a 390 V-8.59,xxx original miles as far as I know.very clean (the car has been partially restored with new paint & engine bay refresh). It's too short for the original battery tray, but I know they are great batteries so I think we'll keep it unless someone has a better idea for a battery that matches the original "longer" size battery to fit the tray? I plan to cut a piece of wood (painted black) to wedge in the open portion of the tray bottom to secure the battery from moving. Went to Advance Auto and specified a 1965 T-bird and we bought a red top optima. The car ran fine when parked in the garage. Question 1: Needed a battery.the car hasn't run for over a year and the old battery was dead (out of the car).seemed to be the wrong size battery anyway (too small). I didn't see a search engine, so here goes: Working on my sister's 1965 Ford Thunderbird 's been in the family since new! So, I suppose you might say it's a one owner car. As many of you may know we sign up for forums to share information about the cars we love. ![]()
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