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    Won't start. Flooding. Carb?

    I am still struggling with my 70 Mustang base, 302, 2V, Motorcraft 2100D. Engine tries really hard to start but just won't get going. After trying to crank ventri are wet with fuel, plugs are wet with fuel. This is without pressing accelerator while trying to start. Covered/eliminated thus...
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    Carb experts...help seriously needed

    This is a bit long guys but want to give you all the background.... Vehicle is a 70 Mustang base, 302 2 barrel, Motorcraft 2100 carb. Car sat for 2 years, when I bought it I was told fuel tank has been cleaned but nothing else. I flushed fuel lines, fuel pump, ect., rebuilt carb. Car ran like...
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    Choke

    How do you fix a sticking automatic choke? Motorcraft 2100d carb.
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    Runs great cold!

    Yep, as strange as it sounds, its true. 70 Mustang base, 302, automatic, Motorcraft 2100D carb. Vehicle starts, idles and runs well until it starts to warm up. Then, if sitting and idling it just dies. If moving, it stalls. In either case, it won't restart without starter fluid until it...
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    Carb problems???

    I am working on restoring a 70 base coupe, 302, 2 barrel carb. Car has been sitting for about 2 years prior to my buying. All is going fair other than that it is running very rich. Carb is Motorcraft 2100D. It seems that auto choke is sticking. I have disassembled, cleaned, lubricated and...
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    66 Convertible Top Frame....stumped!

    Long time no post, I hope everyone is well! I have started the top replacement project. The difficult part has been he frame. On the passengers side, second piece of rail back was bent and cracked. Took it out, had it welded now it will not fit correctly. The rear of the piece lies about...
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    66 Convertible top frame

    Does anyone have any idea where I may get a convertible top frame for my 66? Actually I don't need the entire frame just the latch assemblies and a couple of side rails. I know some have been on ebay but boy have they been pricey! Thanks!
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    Vacuum Advance/Oil pressure/Oil sender-Multi-part question

    Hi all, Thanks for all of your help in the past. As you can tell I am back for more. My vehicle is a 66, 289, 2bb. Part 1-While doing some clean up on the engine noticed that the vacuum line running from the advance to the carb had come lose from the connection at the carb. Don't know how...
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    Interior paint

    Can anyone tell me where I can purchase the camera black paint that goes on the glove box door and shifter trim? Thanks!
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    Truss head bolt

    Has anyone ever used one of the truss head bolt repair kits? How the heck does it work? I have a bolt that is striped out, is this going to be helpful? Can you install it without removing the top?
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    Door hinges

    Hi folks, Is there a way to reach the door hinge plates inside the pillar without taking the fender off? Thanks!
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    There has to be a trick to this!?

    Hi foks! I am in the process of repainting the dash of my 66 pony. Most of the knobs and bezels came off without too much of a challenge, other than the ignition switch. I have a couple of books with detailed instructions for removing the puppy, both sets of instructions are slightly...
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    66 Wheel Bearings???

    I have recently rebuilt the drum brake system on my 66 Pony. The only real delimma came with the last wheel, of course, which turned out to be the left front. After switching out all of the braking mechanism I repacked the bearings. When re-installing the hub I was able to stop the hub from...
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    66 Pony Brakes-Spring help

    Hi Folks, Need a little assistance here. I am rebuilding the drum brakes on my 66/289. Not yet ready to make the move to disc's on the front so the drums will have to do for a few more years. My question and need for assistance has to do with one darn spring. According to Chiltons and...