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Ordered new window regulators today. Hope to get the car washed and the oil changed this weekend. We might even try the factory carb again now that the other variables are sorted.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Originally posted by silver_bullet View Postdid you get the manifolds to seat so you can set the tabs now? glad you had no major issues! it was great meeting you and your better half!Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Little bit of both. We need to get the carb off the Mustang for the Nova so we can drive it again. Hoping to avoid buying a new carb.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Originally posted by milner351 View PostFantastic on all levels - thank you so much for taking us along for the ride and allowing us to live vicariously through you two.
overflowing tanker trucks of WIN!Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Last edited by 74NovaMan; June 20, 2014, 06:54 PM.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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I just posted this in the Tech Section:
While building the Mustang we found a numbers matching original rebuilt carb. It looks fantastic but works like crap. In the interests of getting the car roadworthy we borrowed the Edelbrock 600 CFM electric choke carb off the Nova. This carb has been working great for the last 3,800 miles. This weekend I messed with the carb we bought recently as well as the one dad bought 25 years ago. Both seem to be dumping fuel from the primaries at idle. The engine won't idle and the carb gasket is soaked. Historically, I have not had much talent when it comes to working with carbs. I also have a large list of things to catch up on that were ignored while the Mustang was top priority.
In the next couple of days, I will be ordering a new Edelbrock electric choke carb. The original carb on the Mustang was an Autolite 4100 480 CFM. The engine has the stock 4 bbl manifold, stock exhaust manifolds, 9.5:1 compression and an Edelbrock performer cam. I am leaning strongly towards a 500 CFM carb but considering a 600. Let me know what you think.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Good call on a new carb , I'd go with the 500 . I'm sure you're not all caught up in the numbers matching thing and I'm not either . With the air cleaner on you can't see whats under it anyhow . Slap on the new carb , shut the hood and enjoy your new ride that's what your dad would do !.
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Originally posted by 74NovaMan View PostI just posted this in the Tech Section:
While building the Mustang we found a numbers matching original rebuilt carb. It looks fantastic but works like crap. In the interests of getting the car roadworthy we borrowed the Edelbrock 600 CFM electric choke carb off the Nova. This carb has been working great for the last 3,800 miles. This weekend I messed with the carb we bought recently as well as the one dad bought 25 years ago. Both seem to be dumping fuel from the primaries at idle. The engine won't idle and the carb gasket is soaked. Historically, I have not had much talent when it comes to working with carbs. I also have a large list of things to catch up on that were ignored while the Mustang was top priority.
In the next couple of days, I will be ordering a new Edelbrock electric choke carb. The original carb on the Mustang was an Autolite 4100 480 CFM. The engine has the stock 4 bbl manifold, stock exhaust manifolds, 9.5:1 compression and an Edelbrock performer cam. I am leaning strongly towards a 500 CFM carb but considering a 600. Let me know what you think.
See my post in the tech section. Don't blow $300 on a carb when all you need is the floats adjusted.BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver
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Originally posted by Scott Liggett View PostSee my post in the tech section. Don't blow $300 on a carb when all you need is the floats adjusted.
Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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I am a firm believer in the Edelbrock as a daily driver friendly carburetor - they are much better at the "set it and forget it" option, and (like a quadra jet) they don't have any gaskets under the fuel level - so are much less likely to leak.
The last two 600 edelbrocks I got used for $25 each, rebuild kit was $35.
With all the detail work you've done on this car - a carb rebuild should be a breeze. The tuning guide for the edelbrock is excellent.There's always something new to learn.
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