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  1. 66 Tiger

    Popping through Carb, WILL NOT start?

    Going on day three of removing & re-installing my intake and now the car won't start.:mad: I installed the carb with a new gasket, installed the distributor, what seems like 20 different times & it just refuses to start. ( this car HATES me, LOL! ) The only thing I'm getting is a nice...
  2. 66 Tiger

    Need Help, Lost 1/4" Bit Extension in Dist Hole...

    WTF - As if my day couldn't get any worse, with my wife bitching at me in the back-ground because she's hungry - I dropped my 1/4" bit extension down the hole while rotating the pump shaft...:bang: :bang: :bang: Am I correct in guessing that I now have to remove the oil-pan to retrieve this...
  3. 66 Tiger

    Coolant Leaking frorm Exhaust?

    Hello Everyone - This morning after starting the car I noticed a significant amount of fluid leaking from the passenger side exhaust pipe? ( allot more than the normal amount of accumulated condensation - it had a slight hue of green to it as well ) I also notice a lovely fuel-smell...
  4. 66 Tiger

    Help determining push-rod length?

    I'm replacing my push-rods & am in need of some advice as to what length "adjustable" push-rod checker should I use? In the Jeg's catalog there is eight different length-ranges to choose from & I have NO idea what my "starting-point" should be. Any help would be appreciated - Thanks...
  5. 66 Tiger

    Hole in Valve Cover!

    Yep - Just as it says, I now have a lovely frigin hole in my valve cover.:mad: I'm trying to figure out what's going on here so any help and or advice would be GREATLY appreciated... I replaced my 20yr old 1.6 Crane gold rockers with a new set of 1.6 Jegs brand when I recently had my...
  6. 66 Tiger

    Most likely a dumb question?

    Ok - Here it goes. Is it possible to start your engine to let it warm up for valve-adjustment without having the motor fastened to the motor-mounts? Or is the thing gona wobble all over the place & mess something up? The reason I ask is I have to remove the mounting bolts, to lower the...
  7. 66 Tiger

    Rocker arm totaly loose...

    So I figured out today that the strange knocking noise coming from my carb/intake was actually coming from the valve cover. When I removed the valve cover I found that the rocker arm on the #5 exhaust valve was sort of laying across the stud at a 45* angle. The adjusting nut was still on the...
  8. 66 Tiger

    It's not vapor-lock / part 2

    Ok then - Like most everyone stated, it's definitely not vapor-lock... I got my new Powermaster starter today & as soon as I fired it up the problem was still there, cold engine & all.:bang: Spending a little more time with it I can again, best describe the sound as quick little popping...
  9. 66 Tiger

    vapor-lock???

    FINALLY - after 7 long months, I got my car started. ( yee, haw ) I was so excited I drove several laps around my block, open headers & all. Several minutes later the police showed up. Apparently one of my neighbors wasn't enjoying the sound of the motor as much as me! The cool thing...
  10. 66 Tiger

    Starting probs after cam install???

    After doing a "search" I've pretty much concluded from other threads that I'm experiencing some sort of a timing issue with my motor after doing the cam swap. When I turn the motor over all I get is a popping coming from the carb. I've tried advancing & retarding the distributor ( as far as...
  11. 66 Tiger

    Cam Comparison

    I HOPE this dosen't come off as some lame cam question - but here it goes... I'm trying to decide whether or not it would be worth it to install a new cam while I still have the timing cover off. The cam that came in the car when purchased is a Crane hydraulic. Advertised Duration...
  12. 66 Tiger

    Remote Oil-Filter Adapter

    Out of the zillion things that I photo documented before disassembling my engine bay for restoration, my remote oil filter adapter seems to be the one item ( first item so far anyway, LOL ) that escaped the camera. Can anyone help me identify which is the inlet & which is the outlet for...
  13. 66 Tiger

    Polished Valve Covers???

    Ok - So I've spent what seems like an eternity stripping of all this ugly-flaking blue paint that was so generously applied by the PO. The un-painted surfaces were all nice & coroded & required quite a bunch of extra attention as well! Well now that I finally have them all cleaned up & a...
  14. 66 Tiger

    Rocker Arm Adjustment

    My question is in regards to the amount of resistance that you should FEEL in the push-rod when tightening the rocker? I'm probably being a bit anal here but there seems to be quite a " grey-area " when adjusting rocker arms. For instance - the instructions that came with the rockers (...
  15. 66 Tiger

    Need Help Locating Timing Cover

    Can anyone help with identifying this timing cover: The Ford part number is : C4AE - 6059 B I have labored over the computer for what seems like days now trying to replace this thing & I can't find a replacement listed anywhere!:bang: If anyone has any info or knows of a source who...
  16. 66 Tiger

    Timing Cover

    I know, this is kind of a lame thread - But... When I removed my timing cover this morning I noticed a nice crack leading off from one of the bolt holes. It looks like the PO attempted repair with some RTV.:eek: I started shopping around for a replacment & have found prices anywhere from...
  17. 66 Tiger

    Engine Casting Numbers?

    I am so CONFUSED.:bang: First I thought I had a 289. ( what PO told me ) Next I thought I had a 351W. ( after removing starter & researching numbers on internet ) Now Im back to not having a clue? ( after trying to install my heads & the 1/2 ARP bolts are the wrong size / their too big...
  18. 66 Tiger

    How BAD is this?

    Well I was getting ready to install my heads today & while cleaning off the block I decided to remove the carbon off the pistons too. This is my first time changing out heads so this may be normal but I instinctively put on the brakes after discovering what looks like little cracks in the...
  19. 66 Tiger

    Installing Head Gasket Question

    The Edelbrock head gaskets that I ordered from Jegs didn't come with any instructions ( part num 7313 ) & I just need to know if I need to apply any kind of sealer to them before installing or do they just go on dry? Edelbrocks tech dept is closed on the weekends so I can't give them a call &...
  20. 66 Tiger

    too cold to paint?

    Quick question - I think... So I'm planning on painting the engine bay this week & the forcast is calling for 40 - 50 deg day temps. All the prep is finally done & I am applying Eastwoods rust encapsulator followed by several coats of their flat black. My question is - Will the paint...