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missing can only get 40MPH
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37RAGTOPMAN |
04-12-2021 @ 6:55 AM
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flatfoot like carcrazy said you might have to check the cam timing, I hope it is correct, if it is a pressed on gear and is off, you have a lot of work to do, especially if the gear was not pressed on on correctly, there are fine line up marks on the cam shaft and the cam gear,. I only use the bolt on gears for this reason, my 2 cents 37 Ragtopman first check your compression and get back to us with the reading, you might have sticking exhaust valves, because of the rebuilt engine ? use MMO in the gas and drip a few drops when running down the carb, maybe this is the answer also if the car was setting for a long time check the exhaust system for being clogged, any strange sounds? mice nests in the car, anything is possible clogged air cleaner ?
This message was edited by 37RAGTOPMAN on 4-14-21 @ 11:22 AM
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MG |
04-14-2021 @ 10:48 AM
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Hey, flatfoot! - Talk to us. Did you find and resolve the problem?
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srg |
04-14-2021 @ 1:20 PM
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If you had the engine rebuilt at another place, I would drive it down there and tell them to make it right.
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flatfoot |
04-18-2021 @ 10:12 PM
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Carb was the problem. Never get sucked in South American early Ford parts. The old carb was just exact copy of a strom 97, but made in South America. Holy mackerel. Got a real 97 and man 80 mph down the freeway. Thanks to all for your info.
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