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Hey guys so I run into a hard starting issue when my 63 impala sits for a week. There’s like no gas in the carb and it takes several 5 second...
I start new a new thread if I have a different issue. So for now I won’t be doing a 1 man engine swap. But I will refer back to this if and when I...
Yeah the mechanic recommended Kendall with zinc and 91 octane. I did a compression test last year. Here’s what it was. [ATTACH]
Hey guys this is continuation but a new thread of the 63 impala that went to a repair shop and was told the engine was done for. I got the old...
Hey guys so I am going to stick with the engine I got in it for now. If it blows up then screw it I’ll either do it on the driveway or on the...
Hey guys it’s a 2 car garage from 1964. It’s shorter than modern garages. The 60 is the garage queen. I might have 2 feet extra behind her. The...
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Yeah I’m getting a new factory fuel pump line cause this is leaking but it is running way better than the Edelbrock and adapter.
Okay talked to the shop and they did compression and leak down tests. IT’s suggested to get it rebuilt but it will still run until it doesn’t run...
Hey guys Thanks for all the replies. There is so much great information so bear with me if I dont reply to everything. I'm trying to update my...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys I got bad news from the shop. I need to rebuild or replace my motor in my 63 impala. I have this sloped...
So bad news. The adapter is a transdapter brand it doesn’t work with my manifold. I’m going to install the old carb because it idles properly. I...
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Yeah the adapter is a done deal. The carb is remanufactured . It didn’t come with anything but the carb so instructions. I watched YouTube videos...
I haven’t touch anything. I need to mention that I have a vacuum gauge. I hooked up the vacuum line to the right but the gauge didn’t show...
So I got the adapter and it worked. Carb is all hooked up but idle is too high. I started another thread for that issue. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys I just installed a new Edelbrock 1403 with electric choke. I started it and it idles at 1200 . It should go down with...
I really appreciate all the help even if some people add more information. I’m just ignorant and thought a new Edelbrock was plug and play. Isn’t...
Is Edelbrock aluminum going to be better?
Okay the intake will have to be changed out. There’s no way it’ll work. Okay gm 3844459 intake is what I need. I haven’t gotten to the choke yet....
Forget the old carb or any other carb. I will be using a brand new Edelbrock 1403 with the exhisting intake. Is the speedway adapter going to fit...
Is there anyway I can use a 1403 Edelbrock on this intake?
I have a new Edelbrock 1403 carb. Im not getting a different carb. The old carb was a Carter WCFB. This is a pic of the stock intake[ATTACH]
What’s the difference? Which is the correct one then?
Is this what I need?
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys I’m installing a Edelbrock carb onto my 63 impala with a stock 327 manifold. It doesn’t look right. What do I need to...
The new carb has the fuel going into the right side vs the front for the old carb. The metal line isn’t long enough
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys I’m installing a new Edelbrock carb to my stock ‘63 Impala. The fuel line is a threaded metal line. What do I need to...
If this motor isn’t healthy and reliable then a reliable,fuel efficient LS is something to consider.
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