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Pardon me but I'm still used to calling it, "Dominion Day".
Happy Canada Day! - DaveMember, Sons of the American Revolution
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My '66 Hardtop Town Build
Here is the response I just received from Spectra regarding Canadians ordering gas tanks and parts from them.
"Good day, Yes we have distributor in Canada. You can go in any Napa, CARQUEST, O’reilly, Advance, Canadian tire and many more. If you have any other question please call us on the tech line 1-888-910-8888. Thank you. Marc-André Fecteau."
So there ya go!
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Got the car back from the shop today!
Carb is rebuilt with new dashpot and tuned ( good but still a little rich, the bowl is cracked according to the shop. One day it will need to be replaced. )
All New plugs
All New wires
New distributor cap and rotor
Replaced pass side exhaust manifold gasket
New air filter
Changed the oil while it was there
We put about 975$ into it this visit
Shop also mentioned to us we will need to replace the exhaust as it is strting to rust out and there are already holes in it past the H pipe
I'm thinking I also want to replace the timing chain as Dave mentioned to me last time he called, it seems to hesitate off the line but once up to speed it goes when you put your foot down
I think I need to check the wheel bearings as well not 100%sure thats what the noise is but they are cheap if I'm wrong
Drove it to work
2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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Had I known from the start that was an issue I wouldn't have.2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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Got the car back from the shop today!
Carb is rebuilt with new dashpot and tuned ( good but still a little rich, the bowl is cracked according to the shop. One day it will need to be replaced. )
I'm thinking I also want to replace the timing chain as Dave mentioned to me last time he called, it seems to hesitate off the line but once up to speed it goes when you put your foot down
And the hesitation MAY be just too lean a mixture and/or accelerator pump shot being week.A Thunderbirder from the Land of the Long White Cloud.Comment
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Dam car died on the way home from work about a mile from home ( figures ) not sure if its the battery or alternator but I couldn't start it ( it wouldn't even try ) and all lights were very dim2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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Cody, pull your battery clamps off and clean the surfaces well. I use Vaseline on all the mating surfaces before re-installation, just to keep air and water out.
Also, check your ground connections and terminals on the engine and car body. If you have strong headlights while trying to crank, most likely your starter is faulty.
If your battery voltage goes way down while cranking, the battery is bad. - DaveMember, Sons of the American Revolution
CLICK HERE to see my custom hydraulic roller 390 FE build.
"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"
--Lee Iacocca
From: Royal Oak, MichiganComment
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Cody, pull your battery clamps off and clean the surfaces well. I use Vaseline on all the mating surfaces before re-installation, just to keep air and water out.
Also, check your ground connections and terminals on the engine and car body. If you have strong headlights while trying to crank, most likely your starter is faulty.
If your battery voltage goes way down while cranking, the battery is bad. - Dave
Also checked the powersteering res because it was making a moaning while turning, empty. Guess I know where all the red fluid was coming from now.
Ugh stupid car, I don't want to put a ton of money into it. Anyone want to buy it lol
Adjusted the headlights as well they were way off and terrible driving home2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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As you are finding out owning a classic car is not for someone on a limited budget. Even if you do all the work yourself the costs can quickly exceed the value of the car. To me owning a classic car is like gambling. If you can't afford to lose money then don't do it.
John2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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If it is the alternator a guy from work who restores cars as a side business suggested a single wire gm alternator does anyone have insight on this?
Or what 3 wire one from the rockauto website I should be looking at, they range from 31-81$
I will be doing trouble shooting on the weekend to figure out what it is for sure before doing anythingLast edited by Cwcb08; August 4, 2017, 06:47 PM.2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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Single wire alternators were never used in production cars. People think, because there is only one wire, it must be easy enough where no knowledge of electricity is required.
The problem with that is, the one-wire won't charge until rpm's are well above idle speeds. That defeats the whole purpose of an alternator. You want it to charge whenever the engine is running.
So, what do production cars use? Three wires: One is a ground, another feeds the battery and the third wire comes from your GEN light to 'sense' the key is ON. When the key is off, the alt turns off so the internal voltage regulator won't drain your battery.
Personally, I think one-wire alternators belong on hot rods. They work, but not as you would expect. - DaveMember, Sons of the American Revolution
CLICK HERE to see my custom hydraulic roller 390 FE build.
"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"
--Lee Iacocca
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Ok thats good to know Dave, Thank you2016 FORD F150 XLT 3.5 EB SPORT 302a - 2012 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2012 LEGEND DELUXE V-NOSE - 2008 KAWASAKI ZZR600 - 2008 FORD FOCUS SE - 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R - 2002 ARTIC CAT 500 - 1990 JOHN DEERE 265 - 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP TOWNComment
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