Recent content by 1970eldarte

still for sale?

Alright. Ordered a new ignition switch today! Thanks for the help cudamark

will do.

Update! Today had some definite progress. Tightened the carb because it was WAYYY loose. Pulled the fuel line by the filter and there was no gas. SO then I checked the fuel pump to make sure it was functioning and it was. I believe what happened because it was sitting was that the fuel...

When I first got it, it was running like a champ! Nothing wrong. And ill try turning it over by hand in the morning! Thanks again for the help all!

Alright. Well I just pulled the first plug. Its caked with burnt oil. Black burnt powder coating the whole surface. Also, where I'm supposed to turn the crank it is filled with dirt and grime so I'm gonna get that cleaned out right now. Anyone know the exact size socket that will fit on it...

Didn't change anything. And I don't remember any rust colored powder.

The carb was rebuilt at the beginning of the year. So, could it still be clogged? And Yes, still Holley 1920 single barrel.

It was progressively worse. I bought it a year ago and the day I bought it I drove it 150 miles in 100° weather. From there it went downhill. Initially I thought it was vapor lock. So I replaced all the fuel lines, put new fuel filter, and heat wrapped the lines. And replaced the water pump...

First off... Thanks for all the help! Seeing as I'm new to this I need all the help I can get. It is getting a steady stream of fuel, I checked that when I was trying to start it the first time. Also, I replaced the fuel lines and filter recently. I'm at school right now but when I get home I...

Hi all. So here it is. Cars been sitting for about 3 months because it wouldn't start and I had no money or time then to do anything. But now I have both! :) tried to start it last night with a jump. It would crank with ease but wouldn't actually start. Tried using a little starter fluid and...

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how much for the carburetor? and is it a holley 1920?

looks like a great deal! just too far...

If you still have the carb could you ship it to CA? illl pay for shipping! Thanks!