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Topic: Hesitation
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Tim Cash
Gearhead Posts: 228
From: Clarksville, TN, U.S.A.
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 05-18-2003 09:58 AM
   
Well, I got her running, idles pretty good. Still sticking with the Speed Density although I do have a mass computer and meter in the basement. I am experiencing a hesitation when I give her the gas. Could this be wires or timing? I am running 8MM wires right now.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4235
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-18-2003 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by Tim Cash:
Well, I got her running, idles pretty good. Still sticking with the Speed Density although I do have a mass computer and meter in the basement. I am experiencing a hesitation when I give her the gas. Could this be wires or timing? I am running 8MM wires right now.
In my 65 it was timing and ignition, MSD took care of the problem. JOHN  ------------------
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-18-2003 11:20 AM
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Still sticking with the Speed Density although I do have a mass computer and meter
If you have a 5.0 retrofit and it is EEC-IV, you need to scan the ECM to see what is causing the tip-in hesitation. ------------------
I am looking for information concerning factory performance/aftermarket speed parts used on the MEL (Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln) (Also Thunderbird) Engine Series (383-410-430-462) from 1958 thru 1968.  [This message has been edited by KULTULZ (edited 05-18-2003).]
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 773
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 05-18-2003 12:00 PM
Its a hesitation not a bog or a flat spot?
so that does sound like ignition, I would look at timing before worrying with the wires. KULTULZ
I have the a 65 and 67 factory performance catalogues for all the cobra stuff and it includes some FE engine 390 and 428 engine stuff. Is that what you mean when you say thunderbird series? ------------------
'68 coupe 289 C code
66 heads, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust
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KULTULZ
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Rockville, MD
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 05-18-2003 12:31 PM
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KULTULZI have the a 65 and 67 factory performance catalogues for all the cobra stuff and it includes some FE engine 390 and 428 engine stuff. Is that what you mean when you say thunderbird series?
Thanks for the reply. I keep forgetting you guys aren't as old as I am and am not specific as to what I am looking for. The MEL (MERCURY-EDSEL-LINCOLN 383/410/430/462) Series (430ci) was used (in addition to the FE) in the 1958/1960 TBIRD for hi-performance and NASCAR useage as the FE had been detuned due to FORD's pulling out of racing during those years. FORD went back to the FE in 1960 with the introduction of the 352ci/360HP. It is also confusing as there was a MEL 410ci used in 1958 for the EDSEL only as well as a 361ci FE used in the EDSEL only. There was also an FE 410ci used in the MERC line only in 1966/1967. So most of what I am looking for is either forgotten in some old guy's garage or is very high dollar.
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