88fourwinns
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yes strap wrench will work, just make sure all the spark plugs are out, otherwise it will be too hard to turn the engine by hand....... -
only other relatively easy way to do it is to use a remote starter switch but the hand method I find much easier....Leave a comment:
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That only applies to the comp test where you have to crank the engine with the starter to get readings. And the way I always have done it is to disconnect...Leave a comment:
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while you may have removed (and I hope rodded-out) the drain plugs on the side of the block......are you sure you also drained both exhaust...Leave a comment:
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When doing a comp test I always ground the high tension lead from the coil to the distributor (ie pull it out of the distributor, clip a ground wire from...Leave a comment:
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take a look at this. From my 1970-1977 Chilton's Auto Repair manual lol....Leave a comment:
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There are schematics to explain how carbs work. Basically the bowl fills with fuel till the needle valve closes off the flow of fuel. Then fuel flows...Leave a comment:
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Post up a pic of you carb set we can see what you’re working with. Usually that adjustment does not chang and the trouble you have with chokes is someone...Leave a comment:
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The main thing with carb rebuilding is the cleaning and making sure the float adjustment is right. I did my Quadrajet in August and it runs and idles...Leave a comment:
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Yep, especially if there are any cracks that show up. At least because it was closed cooled, the cooling ports should not be clogged with rust....Leave a comment:
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As far as changing prop pitch and going to a 4bbl carb, I don't think going to a 4bbl will allow the engine to reach a higher rpm than it would with the...Leave a comment:
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I have always done the motor oil and drive oil in the fall. Better to have clean fluids in there for the winter storage months....Leave a comment:
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As a matter of fact when I had water in #2 and a mist of water in #1 I did have a couple of stuck valves, the engine ran rough when cold but smoothed...Leave a comment:
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looks like both front exhaust ports (#1 and #2) have rust in them. Those exhaust ports should have only blackish/greyish carbon in them. And the rust...
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Those elbows for sure are past their expiration date. I have found in salt water that replacing the entire exhaust system every 5-7 years (if the manifolds...Leave a comment:
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Are the plugs black on the electrodes and center insulator? Was it black carbon or oily? It looks like the engine is running very rich. That could cause...Leave a comment:
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A good source I have used is Partman.com or Lighthouse Marine in Riverhead Long Island NY. They sell Barr replacement systems. Good quality although the...Leave a comment:
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First make sure that there is no water in the center exhaust gas passage of the exhaust manifolds because that is a direct path into the exhaust ports...Leave a comment:
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Put some rolled up paper towels in the center exhaust port of each manifold and then clean off all the old gaseket material (you don't want it falling...Leave a comment:
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