Thunderbird finaly ready to go.

[Tim Cole]

Looks like you've discovered the root of your problem. Great job!

I would recommend taking the core out (easy to do) and soaking/immersing it for a few a week in a cleaning solution (such as radiator cleaning solution) in order to remove all rust, dirt, old coolant, etc. Then re-install it. Water alone will not clean out the heater core.

Keep me posted. Good to know you are on the road to "heat recovery". tc, Florida, usa

[wolfman]

I also repaired the heater resitand now the ventilation works good again.
Before i could only use the full option. It made a lot of noise in the car and when i shut it down there was no air coming in so within a few mininits i got steamed windows. It was a simple job to do once you know how things work and where to find them.

There was a lot of dirt in the ventilation system. I cleaned it al up.

[Tim Cole]

Congratulations on your good work. Looks like you dug deep into the heating system and both learned a lot about it as well as repairing the problem. It's always such a great feeling to finally track down a problem and fix it. I am happy for you. You will be warm in your T-Bird!

You are now ready for the cold Dutch winter.
What is your next challenge?

[wolfman]

Tanks Tim.
Today i worked on my next challenge and its a big one.

My left turnsignal wanst blinking in the dashbord. So i took the dash out today. What a mess was that! The previous owner did a lot of work there but made a mess.

I got one problem solved but created a other. The print was dirty and when i cleaned it the turnsignal light worked. But also my oilpressur light didnt work. I now think it must be the sensor.
But now also my alternate light isnt going on when i turn the key on.
But im not sure it should. I cant remember if it went on before.
I know when i start the car in the mornging when its cold he idles so low that i saw it burning, so i have to wait to see if it does when i start the car tommorow.

Maybe you can tel me if the alternate light should go on when i turn the key of the car on?

[Tim Cole]

The part you have been cleaning is called the "printed circuit." It does wear out with heat and with age. If you think your printed circuit is still is good working condition, not cracked or broken, and all the "electrical tracks" are intact, then good. If you can find a new one, that might be something you should consider as well--in view of the age of the car.

In addition, I would replace all of the small light bulbs with new ones. The old bulbs might "look" good, but still not burn. Also, clean all of the contact points on the small plastic housings where the light bulbs fit. Use fine grained sandpaper to clean them.

Let me know how it goes. All the best to you.
tc