![]() For the 1962 Ford Thunderbird there were even more changes in store. A Thunderbird convertible paced the Indianapolis 500 in 1961 and two new models debuted the following year. Only 145 were sold in 1962, along with a mere 55 in 1963. ![]() Ford priced the 1961 Thunderbird at 4,170 for the hardtop and 4,637 for the convertible, another swift increase from the start of the prior generation in 1958. New for 1962 was the optional M-code 390, a 340-horsepower V-8 crowned with three Holley two-barrel carburetors. I am hoping someone has seen this before. Buyers could also now operate the convertible through the use of a switch on their door. I enjoy working on my dads old T-bird but at this point its time to ask the experts. My intension is to eventually replace the relays with the new version I am seeing on the forum but I'm not sure it would cure this issue. The screws are unaffected and will run if I push the switch in that direction. I disconnected all 8 of the connectors to the relays but the pump and deck solenoid still push on the deck. I am able to jump the relays to open/close the tray and retract/erect the top as well as open/close the deck lid and all functions run smoothly. Continuity tests on all switches showed good, both 15 amp breakers on the deck are good, pump fluid level is good and clean,12.72v on the battery. I read through both the original troubleshooting guide and the revised version published in 2008 which were very helpful to understand the operation. There are 288 1961 Ford Thunderbird for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. no tray movement and no matter what I do the deck solenoid and pump energize and continue to push the deck open (even though its fully open) as though the right deck open limit switch was failing. This year the screws unlocked the deck fine, next the deck raised and stopped there. One direction locks/unlocks the jack screws and the other direction runs the top. The 196162 ½ used the older standard 2 bore cylinders with ½-20 ports. Note: The difference between the two hoses offered for the Thunderbird is the fittings that attach to each cylinder. The Mid 1962 -1963 used 7/16-24 fittings on two of the five hoses. ![]() Many years ago the original door switch for the top was abandoned and it was replaced with a DPDT momentary switch. 1962 1/2-1963 Thunderbird, Hydraulic Hose Set, 5 Pieces. The top has worked very well each year until I took it out of storage this summer. ![]() Hi everyone, my 63 convertible has been in the family for 25 years and was recently passed down to me 4 years ago. ![]()
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