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by robib
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 260 Tripower
Replies: 25
Views: 959

Re: 260 Tripower

My Autolites are the same as the Holleys, in terms of dimensions. Been so long since I bought the K/N filter, I don't have the part number. If memory serves me. I looked up 390/406 Tri Power. Same air filter as used on the small block. Hope this helps.
by robib
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 260 Tripower
Replies: 25
Views: 959

Re: 260 Tripower

So I noticed your sparkling new air filter. Well, I got to thinking. It has been about twenty years since I put my Tri Power on my 63. About two years after I put it on, I decided to see how clean it was burning. In the process, I took the air cleaner off, did some mixture adjustments and idle speed...
by robib
Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 3x2 manifold
Replies: 25
Views: 1680

Re: 3x2 manifold

In answer to your question about 2100 model numbers -- Use the sixties carbs. Depending on engine size and build, use the cfm that will best suit your engine. Use a smaller cfm for the middle carb and larger cfm for the outer carbs. These carbs will be mounted backwards on the intake. Also, you do n...
by robib
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 3x2 manifold
Replies: 25
Views: 1680

Re: 3x2 manifold

Have a Blue Thunder 3 X 2 manifold on my 63 with a 289 [302]. Made up the setup myself, patterned after the Pony Carbs. Used 2100 Ford carbs, but mounted the fuel rail on the right side as opposed to Pony Carbs left side. It has been on my car since 1998 and have had zero problems
by robib
Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
Topic: 66 GT Valve Cover Emblems
Replies: 5
Views: 521

Re: 66 GT Valve Cover Emblems

Interesting that you ask about valve cover emblems. Bought my 66 Cyclone GT in August, 1966 and the valve covers were plain. Nothing on them at all. Why do you think you should have emblems?
by robib
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: MC-51 Rust Remover
Replies: 7
Views: 590

Re: MC-51 Rust Remover

By the way, the molasses is environmentally safe.
by robib
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: MC-51 Rust Remover
Replies: 7
Views: 590

Re: MC-51 Rust Remover

So much hype about rust remover. I had a situation where I needed to remove some heavy rust on some very thin fenders (1934 American Austin). Sand blasting was too harsh and sanding would not work in part, because of pitting. Obviously, I needed a lot of "something" to submerse the fenders into. I s...
by robib
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: Alternator set up
Replies: 5
Views: 1114

Re: Alternator set up

You probably have an early 63, so the radiator support and other parts do no except a V8 with either a generator or an alternator. Seems the previous poster has the answer.
by robib
Sat Aug 20, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: T10/Toploader Gear Lube
Replies: 3
Views: 858

Re: T10/Toploader Gear Lube

I was just curious as to what people might say. I had my T10 out of my car a few years back to correct it from jumping out of 2nd gear. Went to NAPA and picked up 80/90 weight gear lube and filled my tranny. Everything seemed fine. Fast forward to last year and I became aware of the gear lube you mi...
by robib
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Disc Brake Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 2368

Re: Disc Brake Conversion

If the Master Cylinder is higher than the calipers or wheel cylinders, what is the purpose of the residual valves?
by robib
Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: T10/Toploader Gear Lube
Replies: 3
Views: 858

T10/Toploader Gear Lube

What people using for gear lube in their transmissions. What about GL5?
by robib
Mon Mar 07, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Replies: 35
Views: 5781

Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks

Expansion tanks are not overflow tanks.
by robib
Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Replies: 35
Views: 5781

Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks

Yes, I have one of those bags on my 63 1/2 Comet. It is connected to the windshield washer pump and my 66 had a molded plastic container that held the washer fluid. Tell me what 60s Ford cars had stock overflow containers.
by robib
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Coolant Overflow Tanks
Replies: 35
Views: 5781

Re: Coolant Overflow Tanks

Why weren't "overflow" tanks stock. My stock brandy new 66 Cyclone GT didn't have one and neither does my 63 (originally a 260) with a 289/302 have one. They were designed to seek their own level. Yup, if you race they are required.
by robib
Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Vacuum secondaries vs mechanical secondaries
Replies: 47
Views: 7852

Re: Vacuum secondaries vs mechanical secondaries

Think I said that a few posts ago.