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    Frustrated! No power.

    Did seem rich before changed carb.
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    Frustrated! No power.

    So I went back through and reset preload on lifters with no noticeable change. I bought a new Edelbrock 1406 and with this, issue is much better. Still not what I would expect. Again, I;ve had 5-6 mustangs with similiar power and ran much better. Most of them heavier cars. I may have found...
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    Frustrated! No power.

    Tried to check compression, very tight on drivers side , esp cylinder 7,8 with the gt 40 p heads. No luck
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    Frustrated! No power.

    So like I said, its been a while since I've worked on it much. I found TDC on compression stroke with a piston stop and marking on harmonic balance is correct at zero. I rebuilt the carb earlier in spring when it wasnt idling right which helped that issue. I checked temp at each collecting...
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    Frustrated! No power.

    Thanks for all the suggestions. Havent had time to work on it anymore. Will keep you posted.
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    Frustrated! No power.

    Power is non existent at every rpm. No backfires. Yes if try to take off quick, it stumbles . If going 45 and floor it, kicks down to 2nd for a second then right back to third, no power. Set carb as far as idle by edelbrock instructions. I think plugs got that way trying to get it to idle?
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    Frustrated! No power.

    No the engine does not shake . I rebuilt carb not long ago when it wasn't idling well, fixed that part. Made sure the float valve was set correctly.
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    Frustrated! No power.

    Does not sound like missing at idle, only when trying to accelerate. Plugs were a little black, not bad though. Distributor does advance. I checked timing again last night. With vacuum advanced hose off and port plugged, it is set at 16 idling. It runs better around 20 though which is...
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    Frustrated! No power.

    Well, this was my first build. I followed instructions but prob need to go back through this? Fairly certain TDC is at 0 mark. Secondaries do open on carb. Can you refer me to source to properly degree the cam?
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    Frustrated! No power.

    I'll start with a description of my car. 66 coupe with 306 ,GT40p heads with I believe trick flow springs, 1.6 rockers, trick flow hydraulic lifters , trick flow stage 1 roller cam, edelbrock 500 cfm carb, Weiand stealth intake, flamethrower distributor, performance automatic trans with 2600...
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    Engine Please Look Over My Plans.

    I received my shortblock from LMR. Its a 91 model. Ordered the Weiand Stealth intake Can anyone help with the Felpro gasket set number to finish this shortblock? I've been giving different numbers from different auto stores. I suspect more than one kit will work. Plan on calling Felpro in...
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    Engine Please Look Over My Plans.

    Cam Specs 2,000-5,500 Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 221 Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 225 Duration at 050 inch Lift: 221 int./225 exh. Advertised Intake Duration: 275 Advertised Exhaust Duration: 279 Advertised Duration: 275 int./279 exh. Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio...
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    Engine Please Look Over My Plans.

    So after doing a great deal of research, I've been gathering my parts for engine to be placed in 66 mustang coupe. Just wanted others to look it over before I buy what I dont have. Car mostly street, maybe take down strip occ. Ordering 302 shortblock from LMR 79-95 Trick flow stage one cam...
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    New Project

    Good morning. Just bought a 1966 Mustang 289 coupe. Have a couple of questions to start: 1. Where is best place to get sheet metal, any differences in companies. I certainly am not thinking about using "Ford Motor company originals". Have been looking at Year One, Mustangsplus, etc...
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    New rear spoiler

    Next time I'll ask before I start, not my style though! haha. Just like reading the directions only if I have to!
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    New rear spoiler

    Thanks, I'll try that. I hope I haven't scratched paint! Unbelievable how tight that adhesive holds them on.
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    New rear spoiler

    I just bought a new rear spoiler for my 07 GT. It's the GT 500 style. I wanted to be sure I bought one that would cover the holes from the stock spoiler and it will, problem is, it will not cover all the very sticky adhesive that helped hold the old spoiler on. Question is- what is best way...
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    Tire Pressure Monitor fault

    Been there done this. Mine occurred when i bought 18 inch Steeda wheels. Unfortunately i sold my originals before i knew about the sensors. If you still have the sensors i've heard that you can take a piece of PVC pipe, put all 4 sensors in the pipe, close off both ends and put in a pressure...
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    DIY: Throttle response mod (MUST SEE)

    I looked at the write up and alot of the pictures don't show up? Any thoughts?
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    Axle back exhaust, which one?

    Exhaust Just wanted to offer my experience::( 1. Started with Mac axleback -- loud, some drone., nice at idle. 2. Then Magnaflow - quiet as stock, look good, strange sound. 3. Then O/R Pypes H pipe and Mac -- holy cow , really loud!!!!!! Too loud for me. 4. Then O/R Pypes H pipe and...