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Installed the carb insulator and still have the same problem. Cranks right up with the choke pulled. Will crank for the rest of the day but not if...
This is my first nailhead you may be correct about it being cold natured.
I will try to locate one today. I guess Speedway will have one.Thanks for the tip.
Just never had to do this before, and I understand the engine is "cold" when it has been sitting but it has been close to 100 degrees here last...
Thanks for the info I may look into the float bowl this weekend, I guess I need to get a gasket for for that? Just never had one do this, my 67...
If the car sits more than a day, no amount of pumping the gas or spinning the engine over will result in it firing, I own several other older cars...
Hope I am posting in the correct place it has been some time sense I have posted. I have just finished swapping a 425 nailhead into my 1964...
Very nice work, I really like your design.
Way cool one of my top 5 dream cars.
1. Replace timing chain assembly 2. Have a look at the oil pump pickup 3. Fix the timing cover that I broke ALL the water pump bolts off. 4....
I only have two the 425 and a 322 but always looking for another. I do have two st400's and the 400 that was behind my 1964 300 engine.
In my opinion, Boss is to $$$$$ and would not have the cool factor in this car, sure would in the correct Mustang. I think period correct Y block...
I thought about that also (I have a 455) but I always wanted a nailhead, I have run into several issues but am still happy with the nailhead swap...
Sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Purchased a 322 nailhead today, looks really original can't wait to see what it takes to get it running. Car itself (1955 4 Door Super) was much...
Welcome from South Carolina, I think a early nailhead would be cool.
Heres a few pics, two of my Buick (really bad pics sorry) the other the 1965 425 nailhead and transmission I just got. What a trip that was! I...
I can buy non ethanol fuel here but only in 87. I can buy good gas at my local track (CMP), and I can but gas a the local small town airport, both...
Thanks for the info. I hope to get my hands on this thing very soon. How are people dealing with the high compression ratios on these engines?...
I used that site last night to get the info I do have. I have made a couple phone calls but still no 1384701 number. Thanks for your help I really...
I am new to the board and hope I am doing this post correctly, please let me know otherwise and I will glad to change once I know how. I am in...
Just got around to signing up. I am just a car guy from South Carolina that has a passion for older cars. I don't own a vintage hot rod but hope...
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