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    TFI / Duraspark length differences

    I have the original carbed 302 in my 79 with factory Duraspark ignition. I want to swap to a roller 5.0 block soon and want to keep the Duraspark. I recently spoke to a certain distributor company to order another Duraspark distributor (mine has a lot of wear) with a custom advance curve, and...
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    Retrotek Purchase

    Anyone have any more updates?
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    Smell like gas after driving car (real bad)

    My car was the same way while idling in my garage, it would even get into my clothes. I got a wideband oxygen (O2) sensor and dialed in my idle to around 14.2 and the smell has completely gone. Here's a good link for the Holley carb: YouTube - Holley Carbs - Setting Idle Mixtures My next...
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    How to determine proper fuse and wire size?

    Thanks jrichker, According to that chart I'll definitly go with 2ga wire. Any idea on how to determine proper fuse size? I've heard it's a certain percentage of max amps, then I've heard it's slightly above max amps. Thanks.
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    How to determine proper fuse and wire size?

    Does anyone have a link or chart that shows how many amps a given wire size can handle and how to determine proper fuse size? I'm finally getting around to doing the 3g alternator swap with one rated at 160 amps. (tested at 177 amps max) from alterstart.com. Most articles/posts I've read...
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    Fuel pressure regulator mounting advice needed.

    Cool, thanks. I think it would make a clean and simple installation.
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    Fuel pressure regulator mounting advice needed.

    My regulator is a Mallory 4305M. Thanks.
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    Fuel pressure regulator mounting advice needed.

    Has anyone mounted their aftermarket fuel pressure regulator directly to the back of aluminum aftermarket fuel rails? I know the stock factory setup is like this, but the mallory fpr is much heavier then the stock unit and I'm concerned that the extra weight and vibration would crack the fuel...
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    Different distributor gear question

    I realize a distributor needs a certain type of gear so it won't be damaged by a steel roller cam. My question is, can a TFI style distributor be used with an older flat tappet style cam without causing any issues? Thanks.
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    Where to find a deep groove V-belt pulley for 3G swap

    gingerbreadman, thanks for the reply. The resistor you speak of goes in parallel with the alt / bat light (560 ohm) and is used to excite the alternator incase the alt / bat light burns out correct? I'm putting it on my 79 F100 302, and the reason is, I'm installing a Mass-flo EFI kit and...
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    Where to find a deep groove V-belt pulley for 3G swap

    Excellent. I was concerned that the shaft diameters would be different or belt alignment would be off if a 3g spec pulley was'nt used. Thanks.
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    Where to find a deep groove V-belt pulley for 3G swap

    Does anyone know of a source for a deep groove V-belt pulley for a 3G alternator? I read somewhere that the v groove belt slips on the 3G when it gets over 100 amps. I don't really want to change over to a double groove or serpentine just yet. Just trying to cover all the bases before I begin...
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    Where to find tube nuts & sleeves for steel line?

    I'm looking for a source for -6 and -8 tube nuts and sleeves for use on 37* AN flared steel line. The ones I see at Jegs and Summit appear to be used only for aluminum hard line. I've found a couple 37* flaring tools as well, rigid and parker-rolo, but they are also meant for softer copper /...
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    A9L, A9P tuning question.

    Hello. Does anyone know if the A9L or A9P can be tuned so the injector sequence and firing order will be the same as the firing order used on the older 302's? Thanks.
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    Need help with fuel lines!!!

    You may want to use versil-flare fittings on the end of the steel lines. They are made by Aeroquip and are basically a compression fitting that adapts to AN style fittings. You could then run braided steel line to your stock fuel rail with special AN / springlock fittings made by Russell and...
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    Aftermarket fuel rail issue

    You were smart in checking them before putting the rest of the intake together. It would have been a real pain taking things apart again. I've seen alot of aftermarket parts that I had to "re-engineer" to make them work right.
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    EFI swap fuel line question.

    Has anyone used nylon fuel line from tank to engine in place of the factory steel line? Trying to find an economical way to mate the springlock EFI fittings to the factory (carb) steel fuel line, but haven't had much luck. I'd like to use steel or stainless steel, but have been considering the...
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    smog pump delete

    You will have a bad exhaust leak. Air from the smog pump enters the heads through those holes and eventually into the exhaust ports to provide oxygen to burn unburned fuel leftover from the combustion process.
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    Maryland historic tags

    Try this link; http://www.marylandmva.com/AboutMVA/INFO/27300-28T.htm#historic According to the website, it can be considered historic if it's 20 years old or older if: *only 1000 units or less were produced that year, or *that model is no longer being produced otherwise it can be...