Tech help for my '62

[fordraised]

Hi All and Happy New Year. I have a question that I hope someone can shed some light on and also looking for some "heads up".

I'm not going to get into the history of the vehicle but will say that it has been in the family for 30+ years. For the last nine it has not moved and I have taken on the project to get it going. When I first tried to get the car to move it would engage into drive but not move forward or backward and the brake pedal was stuck to the floor. So I managed to get it towed into the City and to my mechanics. I opted to not fool around and replace parts that I thought should be changed out only due to the age and the amount of time the car has not moved, so....I have ordered a new master cylinder, 4 new brake cylinders (because 3 where leaking), 4 new brake hardware kits (at my mechanics request), the 3 brake line FLEX hoses. I will opt to remove the factory Autolite carb and have it rebuilt. Install a new detent plate along with a new shift lever. For the cars mobility that will be it for now. As soon as the car is drivable I will take it to another local shop to have the tranny serviced. I should add that the car is in great condition. So my first question is: Is there anything else I should take care of immediately while at the mechanics before I pick it up and start doing small things to it. Answer this question as if it was your car.

 

[tbird5866]

After working on these cars for over 20 years, I have never found a bad detent plate. What problem are you experiencing that leads to a need to replace the detent (it'a a big job!).

 

[CHAZBO]

My 61 was a barn find, and also was off road for years. I had to replace all the things you did, but I would drop the fuel tank and take a look inside. Mine was so rusty it would plug a fuel filter in just a few miles. Tanks are cheap if needed, make sure you test the sender while the tank is down.

 

[fordraised]

Harley,
I'm replacing the detent because of all the hipe I read about the car failing to remain in park. Plus, the gear selection is not evident at all, I can not tell if the car is in the proper selected gear.

 

[Ford blue blood]

Before the detent look at the shifter first, they wear out and cause the same problem. Most definately drop the tank and get it cleaned. Radiator shops and engine machine shops can do this for you. If there is rust get it treated or replace it. For what you have spent so far the cost of the tank and sender are real close to chump change!