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Some more detail for the revived thread is that (if I remember correctly) Ford spec'd 35 degrees total dwell rather than the standard 30 degrees...
I started looking at the pics and had to grab my empty coffee cup and hold it under my chin to collect the drool. Great find!
I haven't used a timing light in years as tuning by ear works just fine. A vacuum gauge helps but isn't necessary. I can pull a distributor, drop...
I would ask for a second opinion. That doesn't sound normal.
Transmission in your car? As far as gear maker, get US Gear/Strange if you are looking for Made in USA. I have a set of Strange 3.55's for my 8...
M: ... I came here for an argument!! A: OH! Oh! I’m sorry! This is abuse! M: Oh! Oh I see! A: Aha! No, you want room 12A, next door. M:...
Age can do that to ya...
If both your engine angle (down) and pinion angle (up) are at 3 degrees and you are getting 4 degrees working angle then you need to evenly lower...
Most drive line manufacturers state that a 3 degree working angle is the maximum recommended operating angle. More than 3 degrees and you can get...
You will probably find that the modulator set screw will do this again. And again. And... I'm sure you get the idea by now! Once you get it dialed...
You could also use exhaust pumped into the tank as an inert atmosphere. Maybe pour a bit of alcohol in the tank and toss a match in. WHOOSH! and...
A high defect rate is a production problem and that's on the manufacturer. Did they forget how to cast cores? If that is one of the cited reasons...
I have that same catch can, works like a charm. Your radiator cap is the wrong type or the valve for coolant return is jammed.
Other than fusing the alternator with a marine fuse block (MRBF) because the batteries are in the rear, I've used nothing but manual reset marine...
More info needed. As above, fuses & locations? What's the switch rating? Wire gauge(s) used? Ammeter rated for alternator output and using a shunt?
I looked in to one for my 8 inch Ford but found mixed reviews online. My impression from my 'research' was that it can't stand up to a lot of...
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It's plenum but yup, no real need to sync carbs on a common plenum.
Got it backwards again! Thanks for the correction! :) If there's a 50-50 chance I too often pick the wrong one to remember. The point is the same...
I've read about the E-Fire having grounding issues because of the anodized body. People have cleaned under the screws for the body and plate and...
IMO the only problem with the T5 is that the input shaft/countershaft gear interface is a kind of fuse behind an engine with a bit of torque. I'm...
Don't need to as I have a box of Ford ones on hand here! I've also used the nylon ones in the past (marine work).
If the carb plates are open to allow more air in to compensate for being fed excessive fuel, your boosters are dumping fuel into the engine. The...
One thing I like about the Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carbs is that there is no gasket below fuel level for a leak to develop. The only way you get...
I'm thinkin' EVH himself with David Lee Roth on vocals. I've seen Iron Maiden and their pal Eddie in concert twice, VH once but as Van Hagar at...
Yup. If that fork wasn't moving the slider into full engagement then there might be some additional wear. ETA: I just realized that pic is from...
If you have the transmission out I would pull it apart and check for end play on the main/output and counter shafts, engagement teeth on 2nd gear...
If your fuel pressure is too high and you balance it out to idle, yet it dies in gear, fuel is pushing past the needle and seat and leaking into...
It's really no mystery at all. Engines put out more power and spin faster. Keeping 450 horsepower going where it is supposed to takes some...
The browning problem is called blooming or tire bloom. It's caused by an anti-ozone additive in the rubber compound reacting with heat, moisture...
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