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  1. luigi164

    Idle mixture-gas milage

    I've read many threads about adjusting carbs, timing etc etc.. Now I have a question about adjusting the idle mixture. I know the further the screws are out the richer, further in is leaner. Now, does this adjustment also effects the overall gas-milage ? Luigi
  2. luigi164

    Engine screams above 3000 rpm

    I know it's difficult to diagnose a noise made by the engine by looking and hearing a video. This is what my engine ( a stock 383 2bbl ) does when reved up at 3000 rpm. Below that no noises. My first thoughts were the belts but after adjusting them a little tighter ( the alt/ac was a little...
  3. luigi164

    Lost powersteering...what a mess

    Took the Newport for a drive today. Waiting for a red light to make a right turn..Green, go and oops, heavy steering, no assist from the powersteering. Not to far from home I decided to drive on. At home I backed the car up in the garage stepped out and it was all clear: I left a trace of...
  4. luigi164

    Diameter Harmonic Balancer ?

    I want to make a timingtape and want to use this: Printable Timing Tape - All Sizes - Imperial I tried google and I think it's 7.250 inch. Am I right ? Luigi
  5. luigi164

    Engine trouble..

    Hello all, Been to the BBTR meeting last weekend in Germany. First time for the Newport for such a long trip ( about 330 km one way) so fingers crossed. But the car performed very well and it was a great meeting with about 23 fuselage C-bodies. The tour we made was very impressive cause when do...
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