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I currently have 2x2 intake with 2 strombergs attached. I have the back one blocked off. Is there a way to run fuel line to both carbs and block off the back so that it looks like they both are working?

Re: Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. Thanks for all of the suggestions and help so far. It has finally got to where it won’t even start now. I have put a new flamethrower coil on. I’m getting plenty of fuel and fire on all cylinders. Im thinking it’s this electronic ignition. I’m...

Re: Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. Sorry it’s been a while but I haven’t had time to mess with the car until yesterday. The more I read, the more I’m confused. I want to replace my coil. I have a Mallory Unilite distributor and a ballast resistor. What coil should I switch to and...

Re: Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. Thanks for all the input. I’ll try some of these suggestions this week starting with the coil. I’m pretty sure the gas cap is not vented. Not sure about the tank. I’ll have to ask dad about that. Been raining all weekend so I haven’t got it out...

Re: Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. I have one installed.

Re: Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. Ken, I wondered the same thing.

Re: Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. Thanks for replying. I know it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. To answer what I know, it’s not losing anti-freeze. Not smoking. Runs about 170 degrees. I have not checked the fuel cap or fuel pressure with a gauge. Wires are tight. I...

Help… engine skips after driving 30 minutes. I’m new to this site. My father just gave me his 40 Ford Coupe. He has had it over 40 years and never put it on the road. I have finished it and trying to work the kinks out of this fresh rebuilt flathead. After driving around for 20-30 minutes it...