Topic: engine bay 64 1/2 D-Code

[michaelvonlanthen]

Hi,
after a not so good summer for driving my car, I found time to clean it and take some photos. I would like to hear your advice to get closer to concours. I have original radiator, it does not work very well, thats why it was replaced by an aftermarket. My car is not a trailer queen anymore, it is driven on sunny weekends around Switzerland.

Thank you for your input and advice.
Michael

[michaelvonlanthen]

more pics

[DKutz]

Looks Nice!!  I think we will need more info on the car.  I see you are from Switzerland, is the car a T5 export model?  To me the valve covers don't look right, nor do the decals on the air cleaner, but then again it might be different on your car depending on history.

[michaelvonlanthen]

It was not an export car, delivered to Phoenix AZ among the door tag. 289 4V D-Code engine, built early July 1964 in Dearborn.

[CharlesTurner]

Some easy ones:

-Master cylinder cap should be black
-Radiator cap should be zinc with brass center rivet
-Thermostat to water pump by-pass hose and clamps should be painted black
-Fuel hose to pump should have crimp clamps
-Incorrect A/C line hose bracket at shock tower

There are other condition items, but if you're driving, hard to keep looking like new.  I'm sure others will have additional feedback

[michaelvonlanthen]

thank you Charles for the "easy ones"

[Bossbill]

In pic two ...
You need to inspect your A/C mounting and see why the A/C compressor sits so far forward or lower pulley sheave 3 sits so far back.
You can can make out how the belt diverges from lower pulley to near water pump where it gains a lot of distance.
Surprised it hasn't jumped.

Also, are you looking for the Unicorn generator shield?

[CharlesTurner]

Also, are you looking for the Unicorn generator shield?

64.5 Hi-po and A/C equipped cars would typically not have a generator shield.

[J_Speegle]

Some additional points.

- Some of the surfaces and finishes are showing age and use. Front of engine, steering column, surfaces around inner fender panel and fender bolts  are a few that jump out
- Voltage regulator markings
- Blue Felpro fuel pump gasket
- Too many air cleaner decals and missing the Cubic inches one
- Drivers side spark plug wire routing/order at valve cover
- Battery inspection sticker fill out info
- Radiator appears to be a replacement
- Replaced drivers side fender (66 or later style version)
- Visible white sealer at fuel pump fittings
- Thermostat housing to intake sealant and painted surfaces

This should allow you some choices of where you want to start and focus

[CW4macret]

Jeff,
I thought D codes do not use the CID stickers?

[J_Speegle]

Jeff,
I thought D codes do not use the CID stickers?

Plenty of restored ones with them - though that does not matter. Thanks for reminding me and I've correct my post above

[mgmradio]

As for the wire routing. I can see he has the wires separated. May be right or wrong, but I can't trace them in the picture from the distributor. The order on the valve cover retainer should be 7,5,6,8.

[ChrisV289]

Heater hose routing looks different from what I am used to.  Should the one going to the intake be draped over the valve cover like that?  Also the hardware that is holding the fan shroud appears to be the wrong finish.  Also missing the plastic clip that holds the neutral safety wires to the cowl...Also there is no dog leg on the AC compressor, is that normal for 64.5 or was that introduced in 65?

[Hawkeye]

Also, are you looking for the Unicorn generator shield?

If he's not, I am.  Along with how the rubber-like thingy attaches to it.  I've got the rubber boot on the rear of it, that was easy.

[J_Speegle]

If he's not, I am.  Along with how the rubber-like thingy attaches to it.  I've got the rubber boot on the rear of it, that was easy.

If your referring to the metal and rubber shield the two are attached with heavy staples