Mark II <-> Thunderbird Common Parts (8/25/10)

[Pat Marshall]

Probably most everyone knows that there are a number of parts that were common to both the Mark II and the 55-57 TBirds. Does anyone know of a list of those parts?

Here's what I have so far (59). If anyone believes that any of this information is incorrect, please let me know.

BRAKING SYSTEM (11)
8A-2092 Brake Adjustment Hole Plug - Rubber
8M-2149 Brake Line Washer - Copper
8M-2208 Wheel Cylinder Bleeder Screw - Front Or Rear
8M-2167 Master Cylinder Filler Cap Gasket
8M-2814 Emergency Brake Cable Clip
78-2814 Brake Hose Clip
91A-2106 Retainer (Rear Parking Brake Lever Pin)
AB-2076-A Master Cylinder Outlet Fitting - Brass Block
0M-2786 Emergency Brake Pawl - For Emergency Brake Ratchet
0M-2804 Emergency Brake Cable Pulley
IC 18572B Clamp-P/B Booster Hoses (Manifold to Booster and Booster to Frame Resevoir)

COOLANT SYSTEM (4)
8A-8115 Radiator Petcock ¼” Drain Hole at Side
8546-A Water Pump Pulley to Fan Spacer
8575-B 160 degree Thermostat
8563-B Water Base Bypass Tube Gasket

ELECTRICAL/STARTING (24)
10120-A Generator Bolt 1/4" -20 x 6 9/26" Long
10505-B Voltage Regulator
B7A-10884-A Manifold Temperature Sending Unit – ¼”-18 Threaded Opening
11450-A Starter Solenoid – Brown Body
B5A-11572-A Ignition Switch
B6A-12029-B Coil
B6A 12043-A Coil Mounting Strap
FAB 12106-A Distributor Cap-56
FAB 12106-B Distributor Cap-57
XXX 12112-A Bracket Ignition Cable
B7A 12144-A Distributor Clamp
B7A 12171-A Point Set (57)
FAB 12171-B Point Set (56)
B6A 12200-A Rotor (56)
B7A 12200-A Rotor (57)
B6A 12029-B Coil
B6A 12250-D Coil Resistor
12297-A Grommet Ignition Cable-Square
12297-B Grommet Ignition Cable-Flat (+ 2 used to hold Metal WW Lines on MKII Frame)
12298-A Coil Wire-Brown
B6A 12300-A Condensor (56)
B7A 12300-A Condensor (57)
B6A 12370-B Vacuum Advance Diaphragm - 1956 Double Type
B7A 12370-A Vacuum Advance Diaphragm - 1957 Single Type

ELECTRICAL WIRING (1)
8A-14608 Main Wiring Loom Grommet Retainer

FUEL SYSTEM (11)
B6A-9189-A Automatic Choke Control Tube, Outlet With Fittings (56)
B6A-9189-B Automatic Choke Control Tube, Outlet With Fittings (57)
B6A-9447-A Carburetor Base To Manifold Gasket (56)
EBY-9503-A Carburetor Secondary Vacuum Diaphragm - For Holley 4000 4 Barrel Carburetor
B5A-9572-A Acclerator Pump Piston Cup - Rubber - 4 Bbl Holley 4000 Carburetor
B6A-9747-B Accelerator Rod - To Bellcrank (56)
B6A-9865-A Automatic Choke Control Tube Insulator (56)
B6A-9871-A Carburetor Choke Cover Gasket (56)
ECU-9877-A Automatic Choke Control Tube Elbow Inlet Brass (56-57)
ECU-9884-A Automatic Choke Control Tube Elbow Outlet Brass (56-57)
B6A-9890-A Automatic Choke Heat Control Tube (56-57)

HEATING SYSTEM (3)
B5A-18495-A Heater Vacuum Valve
18556-C Heater Defroster Hose
18572A Clamp-5/8" Heater Hose.

OIL SYSTEM (4)
6600-A Oil Pump
41A-6623 Oil Pump Screen
EAD-6628-A Oil Pump Screen Spring
6730 Oil Pan Plug 7/8” -16

STEERING SYSTEM (1)
11A-3310 Tie Rod Connecting Sleeve


Updated 8/25/2010

[chris cimarusti]

I know of several:
seat stops
the little copper hinge like piece attached under the cowl rubber to reduce static
several of the large rubber bumpers
several of the decals

[Pat Marshall]

Chris, do you have the Part Numbers?

Anyone else have any?

[Pat Marshall]

Post #1 of this thread has been updated with more parts common to the Mark II and the Little Bird.

[chris cimarusti]

I know of at last two more: the seat stops and the copper hinge that goes on the firewall cowl on the passenger side and screws in underneath the firewall rubber.
Chris

[Shawn Newcomb]

Pat, do you (or maybe someone else on this forum) have a copy of 'the Hollander' interchange parts book? I believe the newest is the 76th edition. It should cross-reference parts even between different makes.

[Pat Marshall]

I have an older edition. I'll check it out again. As I recall I don't have much success with it before.

[Shelly Harris]

I've added a new feature to the home page link on searching for Mark II parts on eBay.

You now have the option of making two different searches. The first is the original one which brings up all items which are designated Continental Mark II items. The new second option is a search on items which "might" fit the Mark II. Check it out.

[Dan]

While under the hood with my mechanic, who is one of the foremost authorities on Early Birds, he states that:
Radiator cap, 13 lbs. Casco part # 8100A
Also the gasket between the Carter Carb and Intake Manifold on the 57 Mark II are the same as the gasket between a 56 Holley Carb and Manifold on a 56 T-bird part #9447-BR

[macraekw]

How about the headlight switch? Is that common to Lincolns or Thunderbirds of that year?

[Dan]

Yes,
My T-bird mechanic told me today the light switch (11654B) and the oil pump were both the same.
I asked him if he'd make a list sometime, I'll see if he follows through. I see the oil pump is already listed.

[Matt Cashion]

Did a little research and found that Motorcraft still has the correct h/l switch available. I needed one so I ordered it from a local parts supplier who handles Motorcraft products. Part number SW294. Cost me $37.51. Took a few days to get but I have it and it is correct. I found that it also fit a number of Ford trucks into the 60's maybe that's why there is still a supply.

[richroni]

These T-Bird door strikers will work but they are not chrome plated.