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Kroovy
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Jun 7, 2009, 12:19 PM
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Hi there I am working on an old 1965 Ford Thunderbird 390 engine with my dad and we are having some trouble. The car wont idle. it turns and turns but just wont stay on. If we keep on doing it long enough we can get it to idle for a little bit but then it will shut off when I change gears. Any help would be great because this is my first car and would love to git r goin. Thank You
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jun 7, 2009, 2:07 PM
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Kroovy; '65 Bird? Cool. If this has been sitting very long, you should start off with fresh fuel, oil and filter, and a fresh fuel filter. Start with the basics; Check/replace points and condensor. Plugs/wires? Adjust timing to specs. Then, adjust air/fuel mix. In that order. Once those are done, if you are still having problems, we can go from there.
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Kroovy
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Jun 7, 2009, 2:10 PM
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Well we have replaced the fuel pump and filter. We have changed the carbourateur 3 times and it still is giving us trouble.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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As I said before, check the basics, first. Also, check for vacuum leaks.
Loren
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Kroovy
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Jun 7, 2009, 6:46 PM
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quick question. When you turn the key is gas supposed to be flowing steadily out of the fuel pump and into its destination or is it to come out slowly. Because we tested the fuel pump by watching how it flows and its not coming out very fast or steady.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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>>When you turn the key is gas supposed to be flowing steadily out of the fuel pump << Not unless someone has installed an electric fuel pump. The mechanical fuel pump that this came with has a lever that is 'worked' by an eccentric on the timing gear or off a lobe on the camshaft. So, the engine must be 'cranking over' to pump fuel. This engine will probably only require 4-6psi fuel pressure. If someone has installed an electric fuel pump, you must use a pressure regulator to 'dial' the pressure down to where it belongs. Too much pressure can 'over-ride' the needle and seat and cause overfueling.
Loren
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