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Update: Success! Well mostly. [MEDIA] Got it running again, thanks all for all of the help, I definitely learned/relearned a lot! Still running...
Still couldn't get the antifouler out of the #1 cyl but did exactly this in the #6 cyl and set the timing based on the number 6 at the bottom of...
No play at all but on the crank pulley. Going to locktite the plugs into the antifoulers so I can pull them tomorrow. That way I should be able to...
I needed to pull the distributor to realign the rotor on TDC - it was way off.
Update. Still haven't been able to get the antifoulers out gave them a spray of anti seize and going to let it sit for the day. Had to pull the...
First off - thanks for all of this! I know how to check the timing but the ignition order is a bit of a puzzle on this engine. When I got it, and...
The Offenhauser intake and carbs were on when I bought it. I got all three running but not super well then I went down the rabbit hole. Thinking...
Haven't tested compression yet. Fuel is spraying when the throttle is depressed. I have spark as well - grounded a plug and got an arc (and a shock).
[MEDIA] I've replaced: Fuel pump Plugs and wires Starter Solenoid Battery Replaced points/condenser with Pertronix Manual choke (no place to put...
Thanks! Hasn't even thought to adjust the column to get some additional clearance. One question, should the collar with the shifter stay in...
That must be what's not sitting correctly. It looks like the shifter assembly just isn't meeting the shift detent right at all. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Yeah, I feel like it should be just a case of pull it off and put it back but something's not sitting right with the shifter I think. Going to...
I have a 63 Comet with the 2spd Merc-o-Matic that was having some trouble with sliding between D and N so I figured I'd replace the shifter detent...
Thanks for all of the feedback! You guys are great. Doing some more research it looks like Offenhauser had developed this system specifically for...
I'm looking at a 63 Comet with a 170 and a Merc-o-Matic that's had the Offenhauser added (and exhaust split) but the current owner had issues...
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