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toms32 · 08-07-2019, 04:55 AM

I have an issue that a friend is going through with his 1956 T Bird. As you know that came with a continential kit. There is a lever on the bottom right to move the tire back and forth. He is moving the tire in the proper position but when he drives it the tire some times falls back in the open position. Is there a part that is not working to cause this ??? Any help or suggestions appreciated. Tom

KULTULZ · 08-07-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by toms32

I have an issue that a friend is going through with his 1956 T Bird. As you know that came with a continential kit. There is a lever on the bottom right to move the tire back and forth. He is moving the tire in the proper position but when he drives it the tire some times falls back in the open position. Is there a part that is not working to cause this ??? Any help or suggestions appreciated. Tom

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Make sure the LATCH ASSY (1386) is fully functional, especially (16921) spring.

Daddio · 08-07-2019, 10:26 AM

Definitely a latch issue. When I push my coni back into position, there's a definite loud clunk!! It latches hard and has never unlatched during a drive.

paul2748 · 08-07-2019, 08:39 PM

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The cone headed pin is adjustable. It may not be engaging all the way Also check the mechanism that the pin engages into making sure it is working ok.

08-07-2019, 04:55 AM	#1
toms32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,267	1956 Thunderbird I have an issue that a friend is going through with his 1956 T Bird. As you know that came with a continential kit. There is a lever on the bottom right to move the tire back and forth. He is moving the tire in the proper position but when he drives it the tire some times falls back in the open position. Is there a part that is not working to cause this ??? Any help or suggestions appreciated. Tom

08-07-2019, 10:26 AM	#3
Daddio Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Prince Edward County, So Ont Posts: 48	Re: 1956 Thunderbird Definitely a latch issue. When I push my coni back into position, there's a definite loud clunk!! It latches hard and has never unlatched during a drive.

08-07-2019, 08:39 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,001	Re: 1956 Thunderbird Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The cone headed pin is adjustable. It may not be engaging all the way Also check the mechanism that the pin engages into making sure it is working ok. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria