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    What causes high Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions?

    Years ago , we had to. At the present time if it is 30 yrs old or older it is exempt from testing. The toughest part of smogging old cars is finding old emission parts to bring them back to stock. Passing the sniffer is a breeze. How long have they been emission testing in BC?
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    What causes high Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions?

    By looking at your #'s you may not need to rejet at all. Since your idle mixture is very rich it will affect your cruise #'s. Just lean out your idle mixture (turn the a/f screw in) until you lose about 50 rpm ( this is called a lean-drop) and retest. It should pass. By the way those are very...
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    What causes high Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions?

    Hi guys, I have been a smog mechanic in Ca. for 20 yrs. I can tell you that CO is directly related to a/f mixture. By you mentioning that the HC level is good I know the engine is running well....just a little rich. First you should check and or lower the float level and if that is fine then you...
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    Safely jacking front end '66 coupe

    I usually drive up on a set of Rhino ramps, then jack under the control arm, set the stand and pull the ramp out. Lower the jack and repeat for the other side.
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    help with arizona smog!!!

    You didn't mention if the high CO was at idle or cruise speeds. CO is directly related to a/f mixture so you just need to lean it out a little more. If it is high at idle then adjust the a/f mixture screw leaner. If it is at cruise then you will have to lower the float level slightly or re-jet...
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    Engine balance?

    It is engine related and will do it on a free-rev when you hold the rpm's @ 2k. It will shake the dash and steering wheel.
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    Engine balance?

    I have a 66 200 6 cyl. that feels out of balance at 2000-2500 rpm. Is poor balancing common with these older engines? Are these engines internally (neutral) or externally balanced? Thanx for your input....Dave
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    Sagging springs

    Thanks guys, i'll look into new springs. Dave
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    Sagging springs

    Ooops, guess I should mention it is a 6 cyl. The suspension is stock and other than sagging rear springs it is in good shape. The stock suspension is very soft so if I go with performance coils up front, I'll have to upgrade the rear too.....i'm guessing. I would rather lower the front than...
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    Sagging springs

    Hi guys, I just picked up a 66 coupe and it looks like the rear leaf springs have settled about 1.5 in. lower than the front. Is there any negatives to cutting some of the front coil spring to level / lower the front? Thanx, Dave
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    Pinging from the exhaust

    Pinging from the exhaust??? Usually detonation (pinging) is heard from the engines cyl. head area.
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    dynoed my 01 today?? does it look right?

    You can compare your graph to mine. We both have similar mods and run Ca. fuel. http://home.earthlink.net/~nascardavid/WebFile/images/dyno_results.jpg
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    Chin spoiler for '01 Cobra?

    Thanx for the welcome. The only pics I have at the moment are on my web-page.
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    Chin spoiler for '01 Cobra?

    Hi guys, new here . I have the R spoiler and my car is not lowered. It does scrape but I knew it would so I added some large-headed rivets to the lip (see pic and web-page) and replace them as needed. It also flutters @ speeds over 120 mph so it needs some additional bracing.