Posts by zray

zray · dies when braking hard zray August 23, 2009 at 12:47 PM

I will check them ,

thanks,

Z.

zray · dies when braking hard zray August 23, 2009 at 12:23 PM

Quote from cobraboy

Ray
Do you have a split powervalve ?

no, it's a single stage & I've gone all over pv range trying different ones, but this issue seems unrelated to power valve.

Z. Ray

zray · dies when braking hard zray August 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM

here's my situation, I'm using a Holley 650 dp on a Hi-Po 289 GT-350 with a Paxton. With or without the Paxton the engine dies on heavy braking. Setting the float level lower or higher on either bowl has no effect on my problem. I've ruled out any ignition related cause. I have a wideband a/f gauge installed and can see the mixture get richer & richer as I'm braking 'till it hits 10:1 & the engine starts to die. With the Paxton disconnected I can attach hose extensions to the vent tubes, and am reasonably certain no fuel is coming up the hoses. However, I can see that the tops of the secondary butterflies have gas on them. Where could this be coming from? I didn't hit the gas hard enough for the secondaries to be moving, so I'm thinking it could not be coming from the secondary accelerator pump shooters.

any ideas ???

thanks,

Z. Ray

zray · 6F09K326757 - took a look at it today zray August 21, 2009 at 11:11 PM

looked like the resto work was a "hurry up & sell it" type. Count your lucky stars you are an educated buyer.

Z. Ray

zray · 1967 Black on Black K code Nut and Bolt Resto zray August 14, 2009 at 7:40 AM

a likely scenario is that the original 140 mph speed went south, and the Ford dealer only had the 120 in stock.

Z. Ray

zray · Speedometer cable question zray August 10, 2009 at 8:24 AM

T-10's route the same way.

Z. Ray

zray · Spark Plugs with Pertronix setup? zray August 9, 2009 at 5:23 PM

I briefly ran a Pertronix setup some years ago and used Autolite 45's without issues.

Z. Ray

zray · Front frame rails zray August 8, 2009 at 8:24 AM

let this be lesson, photos, especially seen at 640 x 480 pixels, can hide a multitude of flaws.

Z.

zray · Carb Identification zray August 8, 2009 at 8:15 AM

Quote from CharlesTurner

And be very careful of carbs that have been re-stamped!!!!

yes, & anything that looks "too new"

Z.

zray · Carb Identification zray August 7, 2009 at 9:44 PM

... and order one of these books.

the stamping number is on the "foot" i.e. the base of the carb near the stud hole.

Z. Ray

zray · Front frame rails zray August 7, 2009 at 4:07 PM

Quote from cobraboy

Right
Thats why I still have to decide. All these guys with arrow straight frame rails must have done something. Perhaps they replaced the whole frame rail?
So come on Ray what ya gonna do with yours?

My solution won't be much help. Along with the ratty paint, the dented, but rust free, frame rails will just have to "survive" as is.

How long will this car be a "survivor" is anybody's guess. Hopefully as long as I do.

Z. Ray

zray · Front frame rails zray August 7, 2009 at 2:43 PM

I would rather cut a hole in the sheet metal than the frame rail. Your sheet metal may be originsl, but so is the frame rail, right ?

Z. Ray

zray · Not Kar related, but important to me! zray August 7, 2009 at 2:39 PM

godspeed to your hero.

Z. Ray

zray · Front frame rails zray August 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM

I'd like to hear an answer to this one too.

Z. Ray

zray · spark plugs zray August 6, 2009 at 5:38 PM

You can also try Autolite Platinum AP-45 or Autolite Double Platinum APP-45. The main benefit is plug longevity, maybe not a concern if you don't drive that much. I used them with good results until I found out MSD does not recommend them when using a MSD ignition system. Also probably not a concern for most on this forum.

Z. Ray

zray · Posting Pictures to forum zray August 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM

I use http://photobucket.com/

they make it pretty simple & there are no fees for the basic service. Other's may have different favorites.

Z. Ray

zray · Would you spend the money zray July 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM

Quote from Rohan

Hi Everyone,

I was speaking to an owner over here In Australia of a 64.5 k code. Car was ground up restored in 2002 to MCA concours specs. Havent seen it in person but the pics are georgous.

The Kar has a close ratio gearbox but not the correct type for a 64.5 K. The owner can get a correct box (HEH-S) but the cost shipped over here + price will be around $3200 aud.

He's wanting opinions - Being such a rare car + box, is it worth the $$$ for future resale?

Rohan

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I don't know anyone that can predict what the re-sale market will be. Any investment has risk.

Z. Ray

zray · VIN stamped engine zray July 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM

Quote from tellerhills

I recently purchased a VIN stamped hipo motor and was wondering if there is a way to track down the current vehicle owner.

any thoughts ??

is the VIN in the registry ?

Z.

zray · 68 GT 500 Convertible - SOLD 7/27/9 zray July 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Quote from davmcn

Sorry but I think that is something the new owner should disclose if he sees fit.

Of course it is. But I hope the owner sees fit to do so. In this case who cares as it's not a K-code car. But in the big scheme of thinks, if we could see the selling price of more cars, the disclosures will help us see where the market is, and maybe where it is headed.

Z. Ray

zray · 68 GT 500 Convertible - SOLD 7/27/9 zray July 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Quote from davmcn

Thanks for the interest and I am happy to say the car has now been sold.

how about letting us know the selling price ?????

Z. Ray