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    I added the lower tab like Brian did.  otherwise it crushes the Fuel line that runs along that edge.  I think the dimensions are a little long.  I'm going to shorten mine a bit. 

    They are a pain to put in and take out.

    Great feed back.

    second question,  when you put your car on jackstands, do you use the lower are pivot point or back under the body?

    I typically put the jack stands under the inner pivot point for the lower control arm.   Most of the front end weight is right there.  '

    thanks,

     

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    On 5/19/2020 at 3:06 PM, TexasEd said:

    I got my Coker Magnum 500s (15x7 and 15x8) from Summit Racing without tires.  I put on Cooper Cobras and love the look and grip.  

    Seem like great quality only had one out of 4 with a little black overspray I just ignored.  Have been on the car for 1 year and 1,000 miles on a garage kept car, no rain.

    Apparently one of my wheel tire combos needed extra weight to balance.  I wish I had had the wheel balance checked without tires before they were mounted. 

    I ended up with the Legendary Magnum.  They look great.  run true.  Balanced with no issue.  I also ran the Cobra tires.  2 years on them.  So far so good.  

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    I've been thinking about the Petronix.  But occasionally I read where the system has died after a year or so of limited use.  

    I tore down the carb.  Made sure all of it was cleaned out.  Checked the power valve, idle jets, seats, main jets.  Not sure if I blew something out. 

    Changed the condenser,  checked all the electrical connections to the coil and starter.  

    It fired right up.  I'm not sure what I fixed.  Buts now running great.  Did a short road trip since it was a great day here.  

    Thanks for all the suggestions.  Somewhere in there I must have changed something in the carb or it was the condenser.  But I'm back on the road.  

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    I had that same issue early on during my build.  I was using a Carter pump.  Mechanical.  It was putting out about 15 psi, when its supposed to be 6-7psi.  I had fuel coming out the vent tube.

    I switched to an Edlebrock and did check.  You are right it was acting very similar.  I'm going to tear down the carb and also check on the fuel pressure.  But the float level seemed right on. when checked.  

    Thanks for the idea.  certainly will check that out.

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    43 minutes ago, 1969_Mach1 said:

    Possibly an idle restrictor in the metering block is plugged.  Might also have plugged air bleeds.  Accelerator pump no longer working for a variety of reasons.  Small leaks in the metering block gasket.  If it were mine I'd freshen the carb.  Not good to let them sit for prolonged periods without running the motor once in a while.  Many people with Holley carbs will freshen them once a year just as a preventative type of maintenance.

    Thanks.  Looks like I'll go through the whole carb.  Does sound like something in the idle circuit is plugged or stuck.   I didnt go deep enough when I pulled the bowl off to check the jets.  

    Appreciate the ideas.  I'll like you know how this goes.  

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    I have an odd one.  Looking for suggestions  

    • 351 Windsor
    • Ran great when I put it away last fall.  Stabil in the fuel, ran it through
    • Pulled plugs to spin the engine for oil pressure.  Gaped and reinstalled plugs
    • Try to start it now, same fuel, when first trying it would miss and stumble but had to keep it high RPM and it was starting catch, ran rough but had to keep my foot in it.
    • All of a sudden it smoothed out ran/idled (didnt take it on road) sounded good.  Like something all of a sudden changed.
    • After idling about 10 minutes, it started running really rough again, died
    • Checked the carb (600 Holley - new a year ago) float level good, jets clean
    • Cranked again will try to start but sounds flooded.  kicks over if I dribble gas in the carb.   backfires through the exhaust and dies.
    • Plugs wet.
    • Thought maybe the mechanical advance weights were stuck.  They seem fine  I have a 15L and 10L   G3 and G2 weights
    • Fuel getting to the carb ok.
    • Not sure what next??  Crud in the carb?  Power valve?
    • Nothing else changed.

    Would love any suggestions.  I know there are a lot of good engine guys out there.

    thanks,

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    A fire?  That does not sound good.  Is it from an overload of the circuit thats not fused properly?  A relay sounds like a good idea.  

    Looks like a 64 Part number.   

    Found this part number in NPD   C4AZ-13853-A

    I unplugged one horn.  The other works.  I'll leave it that way until I can install this relay.

     

    thanks for the help!!

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    I read through the other threads on horn issues.  This might be related.  I have an aftermarket 3 spoke deluxe interior wheel on my 69.    

    I can plug in either one horn or the other and they work.  But if I plug in both I get the hollow clunk.  My guess is too high or resistance somewhere in the system.  

    Likely culprit is the resistance in the wheel rings?   When I dig in should I get pretty much zero resistance?

    I saw threads on relays.  Better option?

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    On 2/13/2020 at 5:22 AM, Mach1 Driver said:

    I see you have a 69 fastback, but what is your engine and trans combination? And do you have PS? Thanks

    351W.  FMX trans with PS and PB.  The PB is a large diameter booster.  PS worked with the stock bracket.  I didnt have to lower the cylinder.

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