FE446 NOS update!

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Nov 18, 2005 | 06:18 PM

gtex

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FE446 NOS update!

I'm moving slowly today. Too many cold beeras last night. I think I'm gonna have to get back on the wagon. I'm too old for this chit. But I think I finally got all the plumbing setup, It was tricky to find mounting locations for the solenoids that worked with the short hoses provided by edelbrock in the kit. It's also tricky finding a place to mount the micro-switch. I ended up mounting it back by the swingset. you can just barely see it in some of the photos.

http://www.thedreyerfamily.com/69f250/67f250/NOS.htm

Now, I have to do the wiring. Doesn't look like I'll make the track tonight :-( Maybe I'll get a highway test tomorrow, just to see how it effects the A/F ratio. There are too many wires and hoses under the hood now :-( So much for the simple old FE in an old truck.

Nov 18, 2005 | 06:45 PM

krewat

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And no pix of the throttle plate?

Nov 18, 2005 | 06:46 PM

gtex

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it's under the carb :-) sorry.

Nov 18, 2005 | 06:49 PM

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No, No, I meant, with it under the carb. No pix of the lines going to it?

Nov 18, 2005 | 06:52 PM

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well, it's there. I guess it's hard to see. it's getting pretty cluttered up there. I'll see if I can get some better shots. Off to dinner now.. need to eat some cow.

Nov 19, 2005 | 05:13 AM

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Pretty sneaky LOL..... After loking at the last pic..and seeing your Rag Joint..I better quit driving my truck!! Mine looks like a Rag....No wonder I have slop in the steering wheel?? LOL..

Russ

Nov 19, 2005 | 11:21 AM

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Pretty sneaky LOL..... After loking at the last pic..and seeing your Rag Joint..I better quit driving my truck!! Mine looks like a Rag....No wonder I have slop in the steering wheel?? LOL..

Russ

That is a $7 universal rag joint from the "Help" brand section at one of the local parts stores. After replacing all tie rods/end, the steering gear, pump, wheels, shocks, tires, brakes, that $7 rag joing made the biggest improvement in the ride.