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Hey Joe I think what killed these points is that the rubbing blocks are just nubs now. Not sure if it matters but I think the worn rubbing blocks caused them to jump around and bounce at high RPM. Joe The whole reason I jumped to Duraspark was to reduce points maintenance. As the block wears, ignit...

Very common problem w/ old leaf spring setup.
Also check condition of all bushings to make sure they aren't split or worn out. If you are fortunate, maybe you can get by with new ones.
Otherwise, probably a weak spring.

Joe

Thanks Joe! Yeah I don’t know if I’ll be able to find another set. I guess I’ll worry about it in a few years haha! Don't know how many 20 year old sets of points I've set that still worked well when I use to run them. A little emory board and a piece of a matchbox and good to go. Got very partial ...

Good job dxing that one, Joe
Glad you have some NOS parts laying around.

Joe II

I look at the pictures of these cars in brochures and it looks like 2 inches of the top of the wheel is actually covered by the fender. I was watching old 'B' flick from the '60s one day after I got out of the hospital, recouping on the couch. Can't remember the name of the film. Had a baby blue '6...

Cool more door

Joe

Ugh that would suck. The engine has maybe 2500 miles on it but practically all of it at high RPM. Do you think the springs could wear out that quickly? I don’t know. Thanks for the thoughts Joe! The GoPro video of the gauges is a great idea! Get a vacuum reading @ WOT too, if you can. That would ru...

Happy belated one, Boss!

Glad we're both around the last year to chew the fat. Here's to another

Joe

If not A/F or ignition related, may be valve spring fatigue?
All of those prolonged revs and harmonics...
IDK, just throwing mud on the wall.

Joe II

I'd be tempted to try a larger carb.
But that's just me..

Joe

Hey, Chris!

I remember wrapping my bulbs in electrician tape to keep them installed tight enough to work consistently on the rusty Cyclone.
That was 35 years ago. If those sockets are original, you did well!

Joe

https://i.postimg.cc/T12k7jW3/hwy8.jpg Raced my '68 Mustang for a year back in the '70s across this stretch of bridge in a very rural area where I lived @ the time. All of the locals with muscle cars would meet @ the foot @ an old bait stand parking lot and paired off. I quit flogging the car when ...

Very cool, Jimbo! 8) I was two '65 Comet guy for a summer around 30 years ago. Found a very clean one owner 202 w/ 200 cid and 3 on the tree. Only problem was driver side glass was broken from a lawn mowing accident. Found another and replaced it in short order. A friend talked me out of it after I ...

Howdy doody!

Post some pics, when you can.

Joe

Thanks for response Joe, but no, not that strip of seal. That part was actually easy to figure out, although challenging setting those tiny little rivets. Cool 8) What method/tool worked best to set those tiny rascals? I was thinking about my press and a punch but that wouldn't provide a square ins...