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Yes agreed, I have quite a bit of learning to do and yes, it is a Cobra kit :) It's been on my bucket list since I first saw one as a kid, I've...
Here's a close up picture of the intake manifold in the car. As you can see, right under the circular inlets, it's one big open space shared by...
Hello all Just an update. carb is clean, They shop tried to get the car running with the current parts, but it's not good. Right now it requires...
The carb is being cleaned up already, but I'll keep this in mind, in case it's not running that great. Thank you
Thanks for that
Sorry for being away. Here's some updates. My car isn't a rush job, so work has been slow. The mechanic took the carb out already and cleaned it....
Thanks for the info, I'll let the shop know about the timing. The regulator I have is setup for return. Thats another rabbit hole of a story....
sorry late reply We have pretty good gas here, no Ethanol in any gas. 98-octane standard. They all get unloaded into on single terminal storage...
Interesting, I followed this diagram for my setup.[ATTACH] I have 2 filters and 1 Holley FRP, but no relief valve. I had read a few posts from...
I had the starter changed out to one of the mini hi torque ones, but it didn't help
it's what the seller had in the description when I bought the car. I see now, it should not be a gen 1
Thanks, it is very possible I missed a hose, or a hose(s) is leaking? opps I meant include I also swapped out the pump, I'm now using a Summit...
Thanks guys I'm based out of Hong Kong. Not many mechanics will touch a carbureted car, never mind an old American V8 here. In the past it was...
Hi all, got perplexing question. I bought a used car years ago with a Chevy V8 small block gen 1. (at least I think it's a gen 1) I'm not able to...
Just curious anyone ever try the NGK UR5GP? it's a platinum shorty plug specs: Spark Plug Thread Size: 14mm Spark Plug Reach: 0.460 in. Spark...
I changed out the cap, rotor, coil, and module with a Summit distributor refresh kit. Also used the heat transfer paste under the new module. But...
Finally made some progress after working on it intermittently on and off Got the new fuel lines in. Think my original pump is a bit weak, even...
Hi 2OLD2FAST, my carb's a 4160, the list number says 1850-15. And manufacture date code is 0108, which should translate to 10th day in the year...
Thanks. it's on my list of things to check off
Finally had some time to work on the car I had 2 phenolic spacers ready to go, a 1" and a 1/4" (in case the 1" one was too tall) Too my surprise...
Haha, yea thats happened to me a few times too, career path wise..... :cool: yup, just ordered a vacuum/fuel pressure combo gauge. I have no...
Regular use also keeps carbon from building up on the valves and pistons
Thanks, I did add a new ground cable last year before getting the heat shield for the starter.
The Techron worked, but not as good as the others Jump to 9min mark for explanation
Thanks VandenPlas (Guessing from the name, your a Jaguar fan?) :D I don't know the fuel pressure. I have an electric pump. The system does not...
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Good review of Marvel Mystery Oil by Project Farm. I've picked up a few bottles, will be adding some on the next oil change. Also seen people use...
Hello all, it's been a while. Been sidetracked with work and personal stuff. Anyways just thought I'd give an update. Thanks all for the above...
Good point, I'll take the wires off and inspect them carefully Thanks
sorry forgot to mention, it's shaking even at idle, which really puzzles me
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