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Please do not repost, forward or otherwise publish messages contained in these archives without consent from the respective author(s). These archives may not, in whole or part, be stored on any public retrieval system (FTP, web, gopher, newsgroup, etc.) by individuals or companies, without consent of the respective authors. Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list perf-list); Sun, 28 May 2000 08:37:36 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 08:37:36 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: perf-list digest users Reply-to: perf-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: perf-list Digest V2000 #68 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ perf-list Digest Sun, 28 May 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 068 In This Issue: Re: its alive- kinda ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: Re: its alive- kinda Date: Sun, 28 May 2000 06:36:54 -0700 > > after 4 months in conversion it drives.. > have a C-6 with artcarr rebuild kit and off-road throttle body. > and a NP-205 with a Predator carb. > HOWEVER.. some small problems.. > 1. with disc brakes up front and drums in back i can hardly hold it > at a light... ( no i do not have powerbrakes..) > 2. leaking at trans. pan gasket after replacing gasket twice > and a new pan.. > 3. predator carb will not idle under 2000 with a return spring on the > linkage..yes lower flaps are completely sealed.. and fuel > pressure down > to 6 lbs..(note: predator ran GREAT on a big block ford for > testing..-this is a built 302). > thoughts >? > phil > I think 3 is causing 1. If the engine is idling at 2000 then any brake system will be hard pressed to hold it with an automatic. You should be idling below 1000 more like 650 to 700. If you cannot make the carb idle that low and don't want to replace it you could put a looser (higher stall speed) converter in it. Tom H ------------------------------ End of perf-list Digest V2000 #68 ********************************* ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom Truck List Send posts to perf-list ford-trucks.com If you ever want to remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe perf-list" in the subject of.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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