Wow, are you me??? That's the kind of stuff that happens to me.. guessing your carb trickling gas did that
'65 New Yorker bringing it back to life thread-
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Sir Patrick
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Fingers crossed I didn't bend another/more rods...
Sir Patrick
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Scored a set of 205 65 15 Kelly tires, free. 1/2 life still in them.
Current tires are slow leakers, rotted/cracked- easily 20+ years old...
Current tires are slow leakers, rotted/cracked- easily 20+ years old...
My 65 has only run a handful of times, for about 30 seconds. It died too. I plan on trying to run it up to temp this week, should be interesting
Sir Patrick
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Good luck man.
James Romano
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remove the coil and crank it. take the plugs out and Let all the **** in the chambers dry out. Don't push on the throttle.
I'd even pull the carb off just to make sure no more gas flows in
You need to work that motor a little more. Make sure it's loose and everything is working as it should
I'd even pull the carb off just to make sure no more gas flows in
You need to work that motor a little more. Make sure it's loose and everything is working as it should
wheel cylinder leaking?
Ripinator
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I run 93-octane fuel in my '66 Chrysler 440s and 87-octane in the wife's 2000 Lincoln TC. Really nowhere to find ethanol-free gas here in the PR of MD. I really don't think its a problem to run corn gas. And I think the marine 2-cycle oil may have a beneficial effect in the absence of lead - but I have no scientific data to back up that opinion. You don't need to change carburetor mixture settings. Just tune the engine as you normally would.
cbarge
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Way too small...IMHO not worth the trouble putting on the car.
Sir Patrick
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I haven't looked at the cylinder yet, but the brake line is definitely cracked.
James Romano
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Damn... I could have sent you my old stuff. I just switched over to SS when I restored and updated the back end.
Tossed it out a few short weeks ago.
Tossed it out a few short weeks ago.
Sir Patrick
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They will make the car towable, if it becomes necessary before I move, which could be soon. The savings alone vs. The flatbed will be worth it.
I'll likely be finding a more permanent used wheel/tire combo when the $$$ starts rolling in again.
Sir Patrick
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Appreciate the offer.
I haven't gotten to the wheels/brakes yet...not sure what I'll find in there...
Sir Patrick
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No bent rods, tore the top of the carb apart..think the issues there.
James Romano
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Thanks for this. I'm going to try it. I knew guys that ran Marvel Mystery Oil in gas as well, for the same reasons. Adds a little lubrication to the burn in these old engines. They like it I guess. Every old timer that sees my car says the same .. but some lead or oil in the gas. It helps. The lead is expensive. So I'll try this method.
Ripinator
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I'm sure you will be happy. The marine 2-cycle oil is a lot less expensive to run than Marvel Mystery Oil. Again - One ounce to every five gallons.
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