Well, I find your situation interesting Frank....but if it was my situation I think it would border on irritation! Lol...I am out of ideas except...
Do you have anything powered by the I terminal on the starter solenoid, or is that part decommissioned on your car? It would be powered in the...
Just for grins, that wire that is hot still when switched off..... after it is switched off, go and turn off your kill switch and turn it back on....
http://www.1bad6t.com/Maverick/repair/brake_system_02a.html the only thing I see is the tab on the adjuster lever should not be resting on the...
When the power drops of in 2 seconds, are you measuring power from the switch or somewhere downstream? I could see a relay or solenoid that wasnt...
Do you have a stuck relay somewhere? I am sure your wiring isnt stock.....
Welcome from Portland, OR. That is a nice looking car to jump into a new hobby with!
Welcome from Portland, OR. Did you drive it home or tow it? One that has been sitting a long time usually has a lot of needs.
I have a 302 with iron heads, and swapped in the 8088 springs that Tom mentioned for some cut springs that my car came with. The front is right...
I feel your angst with all the challenges popping up. It looks like you have a lot invested already......you will beat all of the problems one...
lol....I think a contributing factor to the demise of my old style starter was my faulty, flooding Holley (which got swapped out too) that would...
They are lighter and I think quite a bit easier to install too. My "rebuilt" parts store starter was so short-lived I got a decent looking mini...
I think your engine has the wrong DNA structure.
Seems like very few of those cars had automatics.
I hope I can remember this if I ever install a submersible pump in anything. I have lots to do before I ever worry about fuel injection though.
I think a 408 would also add to re-sale value more than the other combos.....not that re-sale should dictate anything, but is icing on the cake.
I looked out the window at mine today, and drooled on the table at the thought of fresh paint!
Not only does it fit, but the heavier weight of that car would love to have some extra torque!
If he can use a roller 351, that would be nice.....But I imagine engines are hard to come by over there? I would love a mild 408 personally, but...
I remember going through emissions testing in 1978 and all my emissions equipment had to be on the car, or they would not even test it. I had to...
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