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Sounds like a float or needle valve problem
You should be able to get a rebuild kit for the carb for around $50.00.
Check out this site. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...uck/index.html
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Hey Brian.
Sounds like a float or needle valve problem
You should be able to get a rebuild kit for the carb for around $50.00.
Check out this site. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...uck/index.html
Sounds like a float or needle valve problem
You should be able to get a rebuild kit for the carb for around $50.00.
Check out this site. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...uck/index.html
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I've decided against that Mustang...it's **** close to what I want, but I'm just super worried about the accident on the front end
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
I've decided against that Mustang...it's **** close to what I want, but I'm just super worried about the accident on the front end
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
It won't hurt you not to buy it, but it could hurt you if you did. So to speak.
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I've decided against that Mustang...it's **** close to what I want, but I'm just super worried about the accident on the front end
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
are out there. It took me three months to find mine
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Last edited by JedCranium; 3/8/10 at 09:41 PM.
I remember those days, carb cleaner dip has a distinct smell I kinda like it.
2 barrel should be cake, just don't forget what went where.
Carb rebuilds are a lost art for most of us modern D-Swingers! ![Wink](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Here you go Brian this may give you encouragement>
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Here you go Brian this may give you encouragement>
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Now I'm gagging on the memory of carb dip.
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Nice thing about the website I referenced, the carb numbers are linked to exploded diagrams of the carb.
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There is a romance about working on something old and bringing it back to life. You know the Frankenstien Theory! It takes a special discipline to know where you draw the line otherwise it can get very expensive over the long haul. That said budget builds are very satisfying I'd love to have a rusty old hot rod with jacked paint but a sound power plant and drive train! Someday!
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Hey Brian.
Sounds like a float or needle valve problem
You should be able to get a rebuild kit for the carb for around $50.00.
Check out this site. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...uck/index.html
Sounds like a float or needle valve problem
You should be able to get a rebuild kit for the carb for around $50.00.
Check out this site. http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catal...uck/index.html
I remember those days, carb cleaner dip has a distinct smell I kinda like it.
2 barrel should be cake, just don't forget what went where.
Carb rebuilds are a lost art for most of us modern D-Swingers! ![Wink](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Here you go Brian this may give you encouragement>
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Here you go Brian this may give you encouragement>
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So, the important thing is She's running now. Kind of a ***** when it's cold but once it warms up it runs pretty good and I'm hoping tune-up check the timing that it will run even better.
Main problems still to be fixed/discovered this evening.
1) No side mirror.. sure not an Emergency, but still.
2) No dash lights when the headlights come on. Could be a fuse or the headlight switch
3) Exhaust is leaking where the manifold meets the "mid pipe".
I am hoping that Sunday I'll get to take care of most if not all of these issues.
So, the important thing is She's running now. Kind of a ***** when it's cold but once it warms up it runs pretty good and I'm hoping tune-up check the timing that it will run even better.
Main problems still to be fixed/discovered this evening.
1) No side mirror.. sure not an Emergency, but still.
2) No dash lights when the headlights come on. Could be a fuse or the headlight switch
3) Exhaust is leaking where the manifold meets the "mid pipe".
I am hoping that Sunday I'll get to take care of most if not all of these issues.
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Yeah it's going to be a fun project. Dad hasn't touched a carb in years (neither have I) and he got under there and without missing a beat got the mixture nailed so it just hums once it warms up. He might have been very skeptical at first but I think he's warming over. There is probably another grand to spend on the little things, but once they're done it'll be a very solid truck.
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I've decided against that Mustang...it's **** close to what I want, but I'm just super worried about the accident on the front end
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
I am glad that you have a good head on your shoulders David. I know some people that would have said screw them I gonna get it anyways just because they wanted a mustang. I know you will find the perfect one for you.
Like I told you in MCTC I tend to pick apart used cars and find the smallest things wrong with them. Just remember to keep your head up and you will find one.
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Yeah it's going to be a fun project. Dad hasn't touched a carb in years (neither have I) and he got under there and without missing a beat got the mixture nailed so it just hums once it warms up. He might have been very skeptical at first but I think he's warming over. There is probably another grand to spend on the little things, but once they're done it'll be a very solid truck.
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Yeah it's going to be a fun project. Dad hasn't touched a carb in years (neither have I) and he got under there and without missing a beat got the mixture nailed so it just hums once it warms up. He might have been very skeptical at first but I think he's warming over. There is probably another grand to spend on the little things, but once they're done it'll be a very solid truck.
My uncle had a 67 F100 that he put a flatbed on and dropped a 429 out of a 69 T-bird in. That thing was a beast.
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I wanna old hot rod too, something big, shiny, and metal, with lots of chrome
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my uncle's got a '56 that I think is amazing
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my uncle's got a '56 that I think is amazing
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I've decided against that Mustang...it's **** close to what I want, but I'm just super worried about the accident on the front end
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
beside that, I was going to have to spend a pretty good bit to get it done right
I'm going to keep looking, hopefully I'll be able to find the stock version of that one with about 50k miles, it's difficult to find ones like that, but I've waited long enough for one, I'll wait till I find just the one I want.
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Seriously, if that GT wasn't what you really wanted, good move on passing on it.
What better of a place to get great car advice ! So what if it breaks his heart ( kiddind) no really most people here are indeed well seasoned authorities on stuff through painfull trial and error