missing parts on engine?

[coyote 1]

Hey guys..
just found the site,couldn't have happened at a better time .I just bought this 66 bird about 4 wks ago,it had a newly rebuilt 390 in it&had been converted over to electronic ignition...etc fires right up,has a few other problems but there seems to be some other equipment,or parts missing on it...ie;smog pump? something goes above the alternator,in order for the alt. belt and a/c belt to line up properly& Idont know what this guy was thinkingwhen he left the car but there's seems to be lots o' junk missing under the hood.Is there some schematics,drawings or anything for the belts,a/c, alter.,and how the engine compartment was set up from the factory,got a shop manual from Obsolete Ford parts in OKC,OK,but it dont show jack about it.Anyway thanx ahead o time for the help...

 

[Joe Vandatta]

Some 390's were set up with thermactor exhaust systems. This system used an air pump that was mounted just above the altinator.If the engine has been coverted to eliminate that system there is a idler pully bracket that is used to line up the componets.
Check with the Bird Nest in Portland, Or.
www.tbirdparts.com or phone 800-232-6378

 

[coyote 1]

Originally posted by coyote 1:
<STRONG>Thanks for the reply ,joe,I'll get on it today.there's alot to be done but I'll jump in and make a hand...keep ya'll posted thanks again,c-ya ltr...</STRONG>

 

[Captain Mike]

The information you need to restore your Tbird back to correct factory specs can be found on the following website:
www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org

Most of it is downloadable or printable and should help determine what non-Ford aftermarket junk may have been added to your car.

 

[coyote 1]

Originally posted by coyote 1:
<STRONG> </STRONG>

Hey Joe, I tried that web page,but I guess I need a desciption of the part in order to find the p/n,or part... thermactor replacement idler assy??? Thanks again!

 

[Joe Vandatta]

I think the guys at the Bird Nest can help you out, give them a call and tell them your problem.
Joe

 

[coyote 1]

Hey joe,I lost your e-mail reply,but i did go ahead and order catalogs from all the suggested sites.I hope I can get this 'bird going soon so I can take it on a road trip to Dallas in NOV.Thanks for your help guys!BE in touch ...C-ya...