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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 910
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-26-2006 05:27 PM
   
Okay, so its only 40 degrees in Chicago, but at least the sun is shining. My 66 is in the driveway under a cover, but I've been tinkering with it every other day or so, for maybe 20 minutes at a time.Finishing up some detail work after the cam swap (270s) and I couldnt' resist the urge to give it a try. No fuel line hooked up yet, no antifreeze, so I don't want it to run for more than a few seconds.
I put a couple ounces of fuel down the throat of the carb, turned the key, and for the first time in about 6 months it started, and on the first try! Now I can finish the rad hoses, tighten the fuel line, and get ready to break in that new cam. 
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mustangs68
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From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2006 05:46 PM
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-26-2006 05:46 PM
Glad to see I'm not the only one without patiences. 
Congrats on the progress.
I almost have the B&M hammer shifter installed. I can't wait to take it out and try it. But that would mean hooking up the ignition system and rear end real fast. 
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 3376
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-26-2006 06:56 PM
First try after sitting 5+ months is really something. I'm impressed Scott, sounds like it was dialed when you shut it down. I'm getting a cam from Alex, and was wondering what is involved to complete the job. Any tips since it's fresh on the brain??? Thanks for any time and info.------------------
William
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 21296
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-26-2006 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by 68 Coop:
First try after sitting 5+ months is really something. I'm impressed Scott, sounds like it was dialed when you shut it down. I'm getting a cam from Alex, and was wondering what is involved to complete the job. Any tips since it's fresh on the brain??? Thanks for any time and info.
This really helped me, http://www.compcams.com/Technical/Instructions/Files/145.pdf ------------------
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 3376
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027 M&M# 4256
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-26-2006 07:21 PM
Thanks Ron, that is very informative. I'm sure the kit will have instructions too, but I'll probably ask a few questions if I ain't clear on what it's saying.------------------
William
The easiest way to find something lost, is to buy a replacement. 68 Coupe
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-26-2006 07:26 PM
I never had to ask any questions.  ------------------
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 910
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-26-2006 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by 68 Coop:
First try after sitting 5+ months is really something. sounds like it was dialed when you shut it down.
I used the same carb, so no changes there. Although from sitting 5 months it was bone-dry, that's why I just trickled some gas from a bottle into it. Re-setting the distributor is the key to a quick start-up. I make sure the engine is at No. 1 Top Dead Center by rotating the crank by hand and watching the valves. When the intake valve closes and the balancer is sneaking up on the timing marks you know you're at TDC instead of 180 degrees off. Then I slowly keep rotating the crank until it comes up to 10 degrees, that's what I want to start with for timing. Then with power running thru the coil (either by a jumper wire on the "+" or with the key 'on') I slowly rotate the distributor back and forth, watching for a spark on the number one wire. Best way I've found for this is to have the No.1 wire hooked to a grounded spark plug and look at the electrode. When you see the spark, you know for sure its happening on No.1, and you know for sure your timing is at 10 degrees. It baffles me that the superstar mechanics from Boyd's, Monster Garage, and Overhaulin' just can't seem to get this right. Seems like they are always trying to start a fresh engine with the distributor in backwards, and then it backfires and shoots flames out the carb.
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