| '62-'63 "M" Series Thunderbird Engine Detailing Specs |
|
Engine block, heads, oil pan, water pump and front cover |
Gloss Black |
| Generator ('62 only) | Semi-Gloss Black |
| Alternator ('63 only) | Natural Cast Aluminum |
| Fan | Gloss Black |
| Clutch Drive | Natural Aluminum |
| Engine Pulleys- | Semi-Gloss Black |
| Alternator Metal Splash Shield ('63 only) - ** | Gloss Black |
| Coil (repro decals available) | Black Body/Mustard Top w/Silver Decal |
| Coil Bracket | Black |
| Distributor | Natural Aluminum |
| Distributor Cap | Black |
| Vacuum Advance | Natural Aluminum |
| Spark Plugs | BF 32 Autolites |
| Plug Wires (exact repros available) | Black Numbered w/FoMoCo Molded on Boots |
| Fuel Pump (w/filter canister) | Natural Metal & Brass |
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Fuel Pump Filter Canister (repro decals available) |
White w/Red FoMoCo Decal |
| Oil Filter Remote | Natural Metal Gray |
|
Oil Filter (exact repros available) |
Red R1A (C1AZ 6731-A) w/White Lettering |
| Engine Mounts | Semi-Gloss Black |
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Exhaust Manifolds (Eastwood's 1200* paint works great) |
Natural Gray Hi-Heat |
| Manifold Heat Shields | Natural Aluminum |
| Power Steering Pump | Natural Metal Gray |
| Intake Manifold | Bare Cast Aluminum |
|
Retaining Bolts (flat washers recommended) |
Black finished "Hardened" |
| Oil Breather Tube | Natural Metal Gray |
|
Heater Hose Fitting (taller than 4V for clearance) |
Natural Metal Gray |
| PCV Tubing and Fitting | Silver Zinc or Natural Metal Gray |
| PCV Valve | Semi-Gloss Black |
| Wire Mesh Breather Basket Cover | Natural Metal Gray |
| Narrowed Swivel Linkage | Zinc/Gold "Wash |
| Kickdown Rod | Silver Zinc |
| Return Springs and Brackets | Black |
| Carburetors - *** | Factory Gold Colored/Renewed |
| Fuel Lines (hoses) | Black w/"crimp" clamps |
| Fuel Lines (metal) log to pump - 3/8" | Natural Steel Line |
| Linkage and Bellcrank | "Bright" or Chrome finish |
| Air Filter Element (white filter) | Black w/Diamond-Shaped Wire Mesh |
| ** Fiber Splash Shield is stapled on |
|
***
Common stencilled air horn numbers (often still visible) 37-Primary, 7-Rear Secondary, 19-Front Secondary |
| CHROME DRESS UP KIT |
| THUNDERBIRD raised letter valve covers |
| Valve Cover retaining bolts |
| Fuel Log |
| Oil Breather Cap (reproduced red on white 6000 mile sen/ice decal optional) |
| Dip Stick (Handle Only) |
| Power Steering Reservoir Cover |
| Master Cylinder Reservoir Cover (should be "short", Mason-Jar-style only)t |
| Radiator Surge Tank |
| Radiator Cap |
|
Oval, Finned Aluminum Air Cleaner w/'Bird ornament -
++ (Same Bird that appears on rear seat back valance in '61 & '62) |
| ++According to Ford literature and some N.O.S. examples, but natural 'cast-finish assemblies have been seen |
| TRANSMISSION (PCE-K in '62/ PCE-R in '63) |
| Main Body | Natural Cast Gray |
| Bellhousing | Natural Aluminum |
| Tailshaft | Natural Aluminum |
| Assorted Bolts | Semi-Gloss Black (Hardened) |
| Vacuum Modulator | Zinc/Gold "Wash" |