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    I run the 21 lb Braille w/ no alternator on a...

    I run the 21 lb Braille w/ no alternator on a 2.5. Holds up fine as long as you don't have to do a lot of cranking and recharge between heat and feature.
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  4. Forgot to mention, changed the cap on the Mel's...

    Forgot to mention, changed the cap on the Mel's Dist. and the timing advance problem seemed to clear up. Only a minor flucuation when revved up to 6000.
  5. Okay, so we got to the track and ended having the...

    Okay, so we got to the track and ended having the same problem. Sprayed some starting fluid around the intake after the heat race and we have an intake leak again. Just pulled the intake off...
  6. Tried the tfi setup tonight. Same issue at shop. ...

    Tried the tfi setup tonight. Same issue at shop. Ignition timing shooting up by 6the degrees when revved up to 6000 tonight rpm. Checked for leaks and can't find any. Out of ideas.

    Could belt...
  7. Using a digital timing light, not sure if this...

    Using a digital timing light, not sure if this falls into the dial back category. It is not the self powered type, but we hook the power leads to another battery source instead of supplying power...
  8. Collector is the only place I can see it in the...

    Collector is the only place I can see it in the car while racing because the header is wrapped. I can tell that before we wrapped the header with the car sitting at 3000 RPM in the shop, the pipes...
  9. Forgot to mention. We checked for air leaks at...

    Forgot to mention. We checked for air leaks at intake/carb gaskets, none found. Checked for leaks at the header flange, none found. Spark plugs appear to have correct tint when a plug check was...
  10. Cherry Red Header- Thinking Distributor May Be the Problem- Need Advice

    2500cc Ford
    Mel's Distributor setup.
    Have only been out 3 times this year and have had problem all three times.

    When I run the car at full speed, the pipe turns red at the collector within 3...
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    Amen to that. I thought about using a Brinn...

    Amen to that.

    I thought about using a Brinn tranny a few years ago, but decided it wasn't worth it. Good luck with it though. Let us know how it works out.
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    The ball, I'm not sure about. I got the tranny...

    The ball, I'm not sure about. I got the tranny as a unit - Trans, bellhousing, ball, and fork. It could be a mismatch, but I'm not sure.

    The reason I have to remove it to reinstall is that when...
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    Ran one with epoxy in it for years. If its a...

    Ran one with epoxy in it for years. If its a good deal then give it a try.
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    Pinto Tranny Clutch Fork Problems

    Having trouble with the clutch fork coming off the pivot in the tranny.

    I am using a hyd. slave cylinder to actuate the clutch fork. It will work for a while and then will pull off the pivot and...
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    Amp Draw on Ford 2.3

    Anyone know what amp draw the stock ignition system pulls? Trying to size my battery based on amp hours. I'm at work and can't check it myself until tomorrow.

    Thanks
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    what are the issues with it?

    what are the issues with it?
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    Crankcase evac system

    I know this was answered before the board was changed and searching has yielded no results.

    I want to put the evac system on my car and can't remember how to make the parts. My block is tapped...
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    I looked at Walmart too, they were confused that...

    I looked at Walmart too, they were confused that I was shopping for "heads.":)
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    chinese ford head?

    Was told about a ford 2.3 head that was cast in china. Ever hear of anything like this? Only thing I could find on the net was a diesel head.
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    Dave, Thanks for all the help. I'll have to...

    Dave,

    Thanks for all the help. I'll have to bring this up with my carb builder.

    Good news is, we won our feature last night. Engine only missed one time when I hit about 8500 RPM. Once the...
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    Purpose of power valve? Only reason I ask is...

    Purpose of power valve? Only reason I ask is because, well first I don't know what it does, and secondly our carb builder removed it and put the block off in there. I hope I'm not offending you, I...
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    I believe the small journal engines have E89...

    I believe the small journal engines have E89 stamped in the casting on the exhaust side of cylinder #1. I'm running one with a stock mechanical mustang pump. There is some machining that needs...
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    Sorry Dave. Didn't see you explained the...

    Sorry Dave. Didn't see you explained the pullover thing. I'll check that after I get the oring replaced. Where do you buy the orings?

    Also, our carb has a power valve block off in it.
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    Ok Checked the pulley. It was off ( freaking...

    Ok

    Checked the pulley. It was off ( freaking Esslinger ). Got that problem fixed, set the cam timing to heads up and got my timing set. Glowing pipes stopped.

    Now when I bring the RPM's up...
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    steve - thanks, I'll try looking at the carb and...

    steve - thanks, I'll try looking at the carb and intake for possible air leaks. I'll also try putting the cam back at zero.
    car62 - I agree, but my engine builder wants me at 32 degrees
    84Dave -...
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