It's Alive!
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It's Alive!
Finally, after installing a new gas tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, and rebuilt carburetor, my little 223 is running great again. It felt great taking her out for a ride last evening. Hopefully, my fuel woes will be a thing of the past...or at least for a long while!
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Absolutley Julie. Now that she is behaving the way I was hoping, my plan is to drive her to the Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville, Ga in late Oct. I'm slowly building-up my spare parts travel box for the trip. Of course with the 3
2 rear, I am sure that I will be taxing the patience of some on the interstate.
2 rear, I am sure that I will be taxing the patience of some on the interstate.
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Julie, my fat finger must have it the icon..the rear is a 32. Probably will do 65 tops.
2. Probably will do 65 tops.Trending Topics
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Ok..this is weird. I spell it out: the rear is three nine two.
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Yes, it's a Holley 1904 glass bowl model. So far-so good!
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So far, good. I am concerned about the restriction of air, however. I might switch to the open element type.
I recently acquired another original/stock oil bath air cleaner. Not sure if I should put both of them on or leave the existing chrome ones. I'll probably leave the chrome ones on for right now.
I recently acquired another original/stock oil bath air cleaner. Not sure if I should put both of them on or leave the existing chrome ones. I'll probably leave the chrome ones on for right now.
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That is weird!
OK 3.92...yep your gonna be poking along. With same size tires (235/75R15s) you'll be doing about 65 at 3000 rpm and 75 at 3500! (downhill - wind at your back) unless you have an overdrive transmission.
OK 3.92...yep your gonna be poking along. With same size tires (235/75R15s) you'll be doing about 65 at 3000 rpm and 75 at 3500! (downhill - wind at your back) unless you have an overdrive transmission.