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Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

12-02-2009, 04:40 PM

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A noob's adventures in old technology

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Posted By R.I.D.E.

Usually if the carb is bad, you can use a timing...

Usually if the carb is bad, you can use a timing light to diagnose it. Hook up the light and point it down the carb, while you rev the engine. The strobe effect of the timing light will allow you to...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

12-02-2009, 09:31 AM

Replies: 79

A noob's adventures in old technology

Views: 9,270

Posted By R.I.D.E.

One step at a time grasshopper ;). Verify...

One step at a time grasshopper ;).

Verify the WAI is working properly before you do anything else, even the fuel filter.

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

12-02-2009, 02:41 AM

Replies: 79

A noob's adventures in old technology

Views: 9,270

Posted By R.I.D.E.

Points and condensers today are a joke as far as...

Points and condensers today are a joke as far as quality.

The 37 Ford was neat, dual point distributor, with each set talking half the load. Driven directly off the nose of the camshaft.
...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

12-01-2009, 03:55 AM

Replies: 79

A noob's adventures in old technology

Views: 9,270

Posted By R.I.D.E.

High engine vacuum should pull more hot air into...

High engine vacuum should pull more hot air into the engine in a properly functional factory WAI.

As far as whether that is open or closed, does it really matter?

Open to what or closed to...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

11-29-2009, 05:07 PM

Replies: 79

A noob's adventures in old technology

Views: 9,270

Posted By R.I.D.E.

You could jam the flap open to see if it makes...

You could jam the flap open to see if it makes any difference. Cost $.00.

regards
Gary

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

11-29-2009, 02:38 PM

Replies: 79

A noob's adventures in old technology

Views: 9,270

Posted By R.I.D.E.

Make sure your manifold preheat is working...

Make sure your manifold preheat is working properly. It may not be the fuel filter.

The top of the air cleaner should be very warm, even hot, to the touch if the preheat is working properly.
...

Forum: Transmissions and Running Gear

11-29-2009, 12:24 PM

Replies: 79

A noob's adventures in old technology

Views: 9,270

Posted By R.I.D.E.

Sorry HC, but this thread is almost as funny as...

Sorry HC, but this thread is almost as funny as my granddaughters fascination with the crank up windows in my car ;). Drove 5 miles down the road with her winding the window up-down-up-down-up-down....

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