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I added the fuel tank vent through the LR wheel-well, and an alligator clip lead from the base of the throttle body to the negative battery cable. No issues on a 30 mile test-drive. Still tweaking the idle screws to bring the IAC steps into the recommended range.
So far, in about 60 miles of driving, the car has died and been very difficult to restart 3 times. The last time I finally had it hauled home (AAA), and of course it started right up as soon as we got it off the truck. Others seem to be having similar problems: http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263586 Nutshell […]
Finally taking the plunge into EFI. As usual, nothing is easy. I’m using a special EFI fuel tank made by Tanks, Inc. with an in-tank electric pump. Nice, but a couple of glitches. Part of the internal baffles interferes with the fuel gauge. I managed to bend it out of the way enough that I […]
2-Jan-2015: Nothing is ever as easy or straightforward as it should be for me. The stock seat belts in 69 Mustangs are a complicated 2-belt affair, with separate lap and shoulder belts. This was the first year Ford installed shoulder belts in the Mustang. I thought it was time for an upgrade to a modern […]
After putting up with ever worsening oil and water leaks, and oil consumption through cylinder #7, it was time to tear down my 351W to replace every gasket and seal. I knew the rear main had leaked for some time. Finding nearly a pint of oil in the bell-housing confirmed that. I made the mistake […]
