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The new floats that I received in the carb kits DO have a tang on them unlike the nice floats that were already in the carbs. My error (?) was that I thought it was intended to press against the wall of the float bowl and limit upward travel DUH! After closer inspection I think it is intended to...

I am using a mechanical pump monitored at 2.5 lbs. But it was still dumpng fuel after it was shut off. It dribbled untill it looked like there was a pool 1/4" deep on both throttle plates. I sure will be changing the oil more often. I noticed too that while "kiting" the carbs that the hourglass...

1st drive with the Webers After much tuning , inquiring, asking, fretting and applying I finally got the "tune" where I felt comfortable to take it out on the road with the IDA's. After reading about all the possible transition problems and considering the potential need for the "3rd Transition...

Without being negative, is the corrosion on the head surface something to have looked at? It could present a sealing problem for you cooling system.

I think a small amount of judiciously applied heat would allow each individual pipe to be tweaked as necessary. They will also "relax" when heated by engine exhaust heat. Good luck

8/15/2007 Canada Introduces $10,000 Speeding Ticket Ontario, Canada applies street racing penalties to motorists who are not racing anybody. Ontario, Canada Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that being caught driving 50km/h (31 MPH) over the speed limit will automatically trigger "street...

HELL EXPLAINED BY CHEMISTRY STUDENT The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington] chemistry mid-term. The answer by one student was so "profound" that the professor shared it with colleagues, and via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now have the pleasure...

Must they put stickers on EVERYTHING automotive?

Are the Banjo holes in the carbs expoxied closed (filled)?? It's hard to define.

Can anyone explain the reason for the unusual shape of the runner as it enters the manifold. I have seen this and always wondered what purpose it served?? Thanks Rick

I realize this is an old thread but it is timely for me as I am in the midst of attempting to get my IDA's on my 289 dialed in. I have yet to drive the car but with 60 F10's and 120 holders, it seems like it may be lean as it wants to spit back as RPMS are slowly raised. Mixture screws are open...

Thank you very much!

289 Ford 48 IDA intake Bolt torque Specs ?? Help Its midnight I want to get done?? Misplaced my notes Rick 18-21 Ft lbs????

Here is an example of the Yates head eBay Motors: Yates Ford SVO aluminum C3 heads 351 Nascar Ported SBF (item 150145713518 end time Aug-05-07 18:00:00 PDT)

Doc......$20.00 EACH

Are the spacers available commercially?

Re: A Starter Predicament This starter model has no offset but a planetary gearset in the end. Other starter manufacturers may use the same motor too.

One ofthe dilemas that has been hinted at but not fully addressed is the fact that it has been proven that the majority of the injested air comes from the outer edge of the velocity stack or carburetor mouth and not from directly above. The standard Weber stack with its "Sharp edge" promotes a...

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