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J_Speegle:
Sorry don't seem to have a picture of one off of the car

Bob Gaines:

--- Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 27, 2017, 09:45:12 PM ---I have only seen the separate breaker that attaches to the post for the top. The one in the picture looks to be incorporated into the body of the solenoid which is what had puzzled me. If the breaker is attached to the starter side then you would only get power to raise or lower the top while starting the car.

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I changed monitors and see the separation now between the badly corroded breaker and the solenoid body which had me puzzled . Mystery solved. For me at least.

tclark:
Thanks for the info, it is attached separate from the solenoid.  Now is it something i need?
Where to get new? Or could I just try to clean up and reuse?
Thanks again
Tom

jwc66k:

--- Quote from: tclark on December 28, 2017, 09:54:41 AM ---Thanks for the info, it is attached separate from the solenoid. 

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The circuit breaker is attached to the input side of the solenoid along with the positive battery terminal and a cable for power to the car. The threads should be 5/16-24. From 1967 on, and service replacements, the threads were 5/16-18.

--- Quote from: tclark on December 28, 2017, 09:54:41 AM ---Now is it something i need?

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The circuit breaker is a protective device for your electrical system. Think "fuse". In 1966, Ford used a fused link, a wire that would open upon excessive current draw.

--- Quote from: tclark on December 28, 2017, 09:54:41 AM ---Where to get new?

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Good question. It's a "limited use" item and replaced by a fused link for service. Swap meets, e-bay or from a forum seller.

--- Quote from: tclark on December 28, 2017, 09:54:41 AM ---Or could I just try to clean up and reuse?

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Yes, until you find a replacement. You "might" be able to remove the can and get it plated dull zinc.
Jim
Jim

196667Bob:
To expound a bit on what Jim just added, yes, you do need this Circuit Breaker (assuming that you have a Power Top on your '65), unless you want to risk "frying" your wiring from the solenoid to switch, the switch, wiring from the switch to the motor, and the motor.
As Jim noted, this part (C4DZ-14526-D) was only used on the '65's, and not available as a Service Part. Also as Jim noted, in 1966 and 1967, this was replaced by a 6" Fusible Link Wire (C6AZ-14526-A). I have attached copies of the 1965 and 1967 Convertible Top Electrical System Diagrams for your info.

Finally, before going to all of the trouble of cleaning, having plated, etc., be sure to Test the Circuit Breaker to be sure it functions correctly. Many times, these old breakers can remain open after having functioned as intended. You may also be able to use your existing bracket (14A066) and find a new, NOS, or Repro circuit breaker to use with your bracket. Many of the early 60's circuit breakers were this "thin" style. Just be sure to get the correct amperage breaker (20 Amp).

Bob

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