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    Y-block distributor wrench ?

    Any dist. Wrench bent 90. I believe it's 9/16.
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    289 engine rear main seal leak

    I've tried them all, there is no magic fix in a bottle! The only way to stop an oil leak is to install new seal. Drive your car as much as you can and enjoy it.
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    Wishing everyone well!

    Hi guys! We've all been around a long time, we've been through many ordeals.I'm just saying I hope everyone stays safe and survives this. as I know we will. I don't know if this is going to offend anybody ,but God bless us all!
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    Selling my 51 Ford F100 rat rod!

    Time to take a break from hot rods! Selling 51 Ford F100 rat rod. Professional Build, top quality components. Chopped Channeled.Rebuilt Y block. 3- dueces. New turbo 350. Lokar high shifter. Ford 8.5" rear end. There's too much to Write! Car goes straight down the road No issues! This car is not...
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    Y-block trips.

    Initial timing is 12 degrees. Total timing is 38 degrees
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    Y-block trips.

    Hi guys! Latest update on trying to find a vacuum leak. I made a smoke machine. This is what I came up with. I taped the center carburetor off, So no smoke would escape. I connected the smoke machine to the port on my manifold. I found smoke coming out of the center carburetor top hat. That's a...
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    thermostat

    I have a " stock rebuilt, with trips". It has an electric fan. So, I run a 160 degree thermostat..
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    Y-block trips.

    When I changed jet's to #54. It didn't Help. All it did was make the plugs Turn black. Any thoughts on a home Made smoke machine? I don't know Of anybody around here that messes With old cars like me.
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    Y-block trips.

    Love your chopped top!! The center carb. ECG.(good one). Both outers- model # 59
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    Y-block trips.

    Nice fuel squirt! When I posted this Last time, the "issue of sucking air" On outboard carbs was brought up. So, that's when I sent them to Vero Beach. They were reworked to make Sure throttle plates are completely Closed! Correct me if I'm wrong, but When I close choke some, I'm in effect...
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    Y-block trips.

    Great input guys! It's progressive linkage. And the"problem" is only upon initial accelerate ion. I "inherited" this "issue", when I purchased car. It's annoying, because I have to constantly adjust Choke..
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    Y-block trips.

    Tried #54 in the ctr. Pulled plugs, they Were black. Way to rich.
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    Y-block trips.

    Forgot to mention jet size. Ctr#52. Outers# 50. As for ctr. Carb.I Rebuilt it.
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    Y-block trips.

    Hi guys! I know I posted this before, but I'm back to having some issues with my trip set up.the issue I've been having all along is I have to run with the choke about halfway closed. My center carb has a manual choke with a power valve. The two outer ones are just there to supply fuel! No power...
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    Parts For Sale Again

    Just my two cents? I like most of you other guys on here I'm a senior. But, I've learned you have to keep up with modern technology. I realize most guys aren't comfortable with cell phones. But you're dead in the water nowadays if you don't have one. They're not just for talkin there for taking...
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