Swapped to Muscle - 75 Duster Daily build
Little update from yesterday.
Got the parts from summit which consisted of mostly fuel related parts ie Fuel pressure regulator, fittings and barbs, fuel pressure gauge, fuel line, the Edelbrock Chrysler throttle adapter along with some exhaust 2" adapters. For sheer giggles, I setup the fuel gauge to see what the fuel pump was putting out to the carb. It was pushing about 8.5-9 psi... So glad I got the regulator. Got that all mounted and plumbed. Set the PSI to 6.5 on the regulator. Really seemed to stop the richness of the burn. Also got the 1481 Edelbrock throttle bracket setup and made some adjustments on the throttle cable so now that is all good.
After getting that all setup, I took it around the block but noticed that the clutch was really sticky. So this morning, I crawled under it and took a look. The Z-bar/Clutch rod is really making contact to the new exhaust. I attempted to get that adjusted but it really didnt move... Might have to drop it and make some clearance dents. Either that or maybe just shave a bit off the z-bar. Unsure what is the best/easiest option.
While I am debating on the suspension/steering and the wheels/tires, I also have been taking a look at the electrical inside of the car. I need to figure out why none of the gauges work. Like none. I am thinking that it might be Amp gauge related but not sure. The dash lights work when the headlights turn on but that is it. I am not sure why but the fuse panel is all hacked up and thinking that it *might* be related or partially related. I would minimally like to have fuel and water temp to work. Though, I think that a new gauge cluster/gauges might be in order once I really get into it and properly splice the wires back on the fuse panel.
Little update from yesterday.
Got the parts from summit which consisted of mostly fuel related parts ie Fuel pressure regulator, fittings and barbs, fuel pressure gauge, fuel line, the Edelbrock Chrysler throttle adapter along with some exhaust 2" adapters. For sheer giggles, I setup the fuel gauge to see what the fuel pump was putting out to the carb. It was pushing about 8.5-9 psi... So glad I got the regulator. Got that all mounted and plumbed. Set the PSI to 6.5 on the regulator. Really seemed to stop the richness of the burn. Also got the 1481 Edelbrock throttle bracket setup and made some adjustments on the throttle cable so now that is all good.
After getting that all setup, I took it around the block but noticed that the clutch was really sticky. So this morning, I crawled under it and took a look. The Z-bar/Clutch rod is really making contact to the new exhaust. I attempted to get that adjusted but it really didnt move... Might have to drop it and make some clearance dents. Either that or maybe just shave a bit off the z-bar. Unsure what is the best/easiest option.
While I am debating on the suspension/steering and the wheels/tires, I also have been taking a look at the electrical inside of the car. I need to figure out why none of the gauges work. Like none. I am thinking that it might be Amp gauge related but not sure. The dash lights work when the headlights turn on but that is it. I am not sure why but the fuse panel is all hacked up and thinking that it *might* be related or partially related. I would minimally like to have fuel and water temp to work. Though, I think that a new gauge cluster/gauges might be in order once I really get into it and properly splice the wires back on the fuse panel.
