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All carbs besides Autolite 4100 .... that's what I have on there now.
When I screw in the air / fuel mixture screws, the idle goes up and when I back them out, the idle goes down. I thought it would stumble because...
Need some guidance here ... I've adjusted my floats on this carb and also the air and fuel mixtures and still the secondary venturies are still...
So, what's a good brand of water pump for a 390 fe (stock)? Any experience out there using a rebuilt one or is better that I rebuild it myself?
Looking to do something different to my Galaxie. Take a look and let me know some thoughts. Would this be period correct? I did this in...
yep, that's right .... it caught fire. Pulled over in a parking lot and notice the engine running rough. Opened the hood and revved it from the...
I'm looking to take the heart out of my 64 Galaxie 500 XL 4 door hard top and rebuild it. It has the original 390fe in it. This will be the first...
I'm wanting to lower my 1964 Galaxie 500XL 4 door hard top 2" in the front and some in the back where the car looks level. Any suggestions on...
Alright, it's an old car with an untouched 390fe. I've rebuilt the original Autolite 4100 carb and runs great for its age. So, I don't want to be...
My 1964 Galaxie with a 390fe is hesitating at hard acceleration. I've checked for vaccuum leaks and for my secondaries being stuck open....
I'm interested in the art of pin striping and was wondering what tools I need to get started. I'm wanting to practice on old tool boxes (or...
Anyone know where I can find these? I've been looking around but no luck.
I was wanting to purchase their anti toe-in bar that they sell but every time I call them, I get a busy signal. Anyone know if they're still open
Ok, while rebuilding my front suspension, I pulled out my offset shafts and found they were very worn. In doing some R&D, I found that some people...
I'm in the process of rebuilding the front suspension on this 64 Gal. Im now at the stage of buttoning everything back up by installing the lower...
I'm rebuilding the front end of my 64 Galaxie and want to replace the worn out springs with new 2" lowering springs. I ordered a pair from...
... in an all original 1964 Galaxie 500XL 4 door hard top? I've tried using a spring compressor but not able to fit one in . The space in between...
... And I want to knock on the door to see if the owner would like to sell it. What would be a good price for something like this? I know the pic...
I'm replacing my original PCV system on my 390fe with new plumbing and new valve. While I was hooking everything up, the crankcase outlet adapter...
This old carbs throttle return spring is too loose and not allowing the throttle to return back to its original position. I replaced it with a...
Just had a new exhaust with Flowmasters installed on my 1964 Galaxie yesterday. It has a stock 390FE. Just wanted to share this clip. I think that...
So ladies and gents, what the best sounding exhaust system you've ever heard on a stock 390fe? I've been tossing around using dual chambered...
Sad to say, but I started her up this evening and notice that she was missing, knocking from the lower end of the block and smoking a bit more...
I'm wanting to place a new exhaust system on my 390 fe. It's running the oem cast iron headers. What exhaust system sounds the best on these ol' 390s?
Wanting to use an alternator in place of generator on my 1964 Gal and wondering if later models alternator brackets will fit on what I have?
Last night while tinkering around the engine, I noticed my generator lighting up the garage while running. The sparks are coming from the brushes...
I just picked up a Holley 1850 600 cfm for real cheap at a swap meet. I'm wanting to swap it for my original and rebuilt (running well) Autolite...
Ha Ha! No kidding though. When the engine is cold and after revving the engine, directly after I hear a moan sound almost like a medium pitched...
I have a 1964 Galaxie 500 XL 4-Door Hard Top (w/ 390 FE) and wondering what the average value of it is. I'm wondering if the NADA site is a good...
Does anyone know how to tighten ball-jointed side mirrors? I have a 64 Gal that has the original driver's side mirror that is loose as a goose. I...
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