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  1. 78CobraII

    Can you get 300 hp from a 2 barrel carb?

    You can probably make 300 HP with a 500 cfm 2bbl. However it would be happiest at wide open throttle and would not have great throttle response or efficiency at part throttle because of the venturi size. In some cases a small(er) 4bbl will have better fuel mileage and throttle response due...
  2. 78CobraII

    Any tips on removing stuck valve covers?

    Not bad! I don't see any sludge at all. Of course you haven't looked under the intake yet! ;) The last 302 I pulled apart had been run with out a thermostat for a year or more and had a ton of sludge in the lifter valley.
  3. 78CobraII

    BUMPERS

    Which places did you check with? Just FYI, the fiberglass bumpers I've seen for the MII are basically just shells that don't have any mounting provisions and thus require a custom mounting solution.
  4. 78CobraII

    How to clean Aluminum wheels

    If you still have your clearcoat, something like Simple Green cleaner will help get the brake dust off without damage. If you are down to bare aluminum, either the Flitz Polishing Ball or the Mother's PowerBall would be good starting points. Depending on how oxidized the aluminum is, you...
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    Weird Device On Firewall.

    Ha! I haven't been under the hood of my project car ('78 Ghia, 2.3L, 4speed) for a while, but when I did, I found that I had a similar weird device on my firewall. Also, my carb has only the electric choke heater, and not the water heater circuit. My '76 2.3L Holley 5200 is a significantly...
  6. 78CobraII

    Do I need any parts? 2.3L to 5.0L

    Yes, your donor should have everything you need. The good thing about this swap is that there are no major assemblies like a suspension cradle that need changed. You'll want to change the springs, but that can be done after the car is running. So what is the donor car...coupe or hatchback...
  7. 78CobraII

    Shouldn't the starter spin connected to battery

    The Ford starter solenoid is actually located on the inner fender up until somewhere in the '90's, then it moved down to the starter like the GM. Of course it doesn't take much looking to find GM owners, especially hot rodders, adding a Ford remote solenoid because of hot starting problems...
  8. 78CobraII

    Weird Device On Firewall.

    Sorry, I didn't realize that that block of text was a quote. If remember right the Chilton's MII manual had a decent section on setting the choke. I would dig that up and give it a try. Just be happy that we have an electronic ignition system so that you don't have to set point gaps and...
  9. 78CobraII

    Weird Device On Firewall.

    They are pretty much all the same internally other than the later computer feedback carbs for CA. The R number should ID the rebuild kit that you need. If you are not worried about originallity, mix and match parts to get what you want. My '76 carb had both the coolant heater and the...
  10. 78CobraII

    Weird Device On Firewall.

    There should be a tin stamped tag where the fuel line enters the carb with the model number. The Googles did not turn up anything on the number you gave. This webpage (Ford 4 Cylinder Carburetor Parts - The Carburetor Doctor) lists various Ford 4 cylinder carbs through the years. The...
  11. 78CobraII

    Getting my AC/Heat up and running again.

    Nice! I need to get one of those rotary compressors for my 2.3L Ghia so I can quit lugging around the big factory Tecumseh. I'm sure that bracket is something generic from the aftermarket AC catalog, so its not surprising all the bolt holes don't line up. Its nice having the...
  12. 78CobraII

    A different sort of gas tank question

    The '69-'70 tank still has the issue of the rear fill location. Plus its engineered to drop into the trunk and mount around the lip with screws. With a car as small as a Mustang II (or any Mustang for that matter), a trunk-located solid-mounted fuel tank is a safety issue. If I was going to...
  13. 78CobraII

    Getting my AC/Heat up and running again.

    The old Ford York and Tecumseh compressors are pretty big. They look like a small lawn mower engine! And Ford used the same basic AC design whether you had a 2.3-powered Pinto or a 429-powered Galaxie. The new cylindrical rotary compressors like the Sanden are a lot smaller and lighter and...
  14. 78CobraII

    Weird Device On Firewall.

    I guess we need to figure out which carb you have then. I've never seen a factory 2.3L with anything but the Holley/Weber 2bbl (Motorcraft 5200) and its automatic choke. I've attached a pic of an aftermarket Holley-Weber carb with the automatic choke and water heating fitting on the side...
  15. 78CobraII

    Some Things Don't Work When Cold

    If the cluster didn't crumble in your hands when you pulled it out, you are doing good! And if the instrument light sockets screw tightly into the cluster backing, I don't know what's causing your lighting issues.
  16. 78CobraII

    Replacing Dash Pad

    Yeow! I had heard that their product was a little lacking in detail because of their vacuum forming process, but I didn't realize the cost was so high. I wonder what it would cost to have an upholstery shop recover a dash in leather? Filling in damaged areas wouldn't be rocket science, and...
  17. 78CobraII

    Weird Device On Firewall.

    Mechanical choke? As in a cable from the carb to a choke knob under the dash?
  18. 78CobraII

    New Guy kinda owner

    You know I hadn't thought of using wood, but it would work just fine. I would brace the corners with 2x4 or plywood diagonals and glue and screw everything together. Afterall, its not an engine dyno! ;)
  19. 78CobraII

    1978 4 Cyl Hard to Stay Running.

    While the engine is completely cold, take the top off the air cleaner and look at the choke plates on the carb. They should be partially open. Now step on the gas pedal to set the choke (about 1/4 pedal press if I remember). Look at the choke plates again. They should now be completely...
  20. 78CobraII

    New Guy kinda owner

    Sounds like a good learning experience! Since the engine is from a MII, it would be easiest if you could find one in a junkyard and pull the parts you need from it. You should also get the Duraspark electronic ignition and the wiring harness to the engine. Do you have it mounted in a...
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