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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: rficalora
Date: January 13, 2013 12:52AM

OK, but isn't this set up 15 yrs old in this car? What then would cause points to burn up between Jan 7th and 11th? Seems like Chris needs to figure that out or he might have problems with the electronic conversion too.


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: January 13, 2013 11:58AM

Likely a bad condenser.


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Chris Buckaloo
Jacksonville, fl
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02/06/2009 12:33PM

Main British Car:
1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 Ford 289 Smallblock V8

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: mtnrek@yahoo.com
Date: January 14, 2013 11:36AM

Nice, thnx again guys.
that Pertronix looks great.

Question tho, Can you install the Ignitor III into a stock distributor? it wasn't very clear on the site.
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Chris Buckaloo
Jacksonville, fl
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1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 Ford 289 Smallblock V8

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: mtnrek@yahoo.com
Date: January 14, 2013 11:39AM

oh... Rob, I didnt' have a balast resistor on it. a feel the points gap may have been a little to much. So i think it was user error on the melting of the new points. but i want to go to the electric conversion so i don't have to worrie about that anymore.


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Chris Buckaloo
Jacksonville, fl
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02/06/2009 12:33PM

Main British Car:
1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 Ford 289 Smallblock V8

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: mtnrek@yahoo.com
Date: February 01, 2013 09:51PM

Had her all set up for the parts replacement last weekend....

Replaced the points with the Pertronix as suggested... Dayum!!!!! She's a hoss!!! Now i wish i had started on the wheels and brakes first!
She runs absolutely beautifully! Illbget some video this weekend and post it.

I cant thank u guys enough!


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: rficalora
Date: February 01, 2013 11:11PM

Awesome. Can't wait to watch.


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Chris Buckaloo
Jacksonville, fl
(67 posts)

Registered:
02/06/2009 12:33PM

Main British Car:
1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 Ford 289 Smallblock V8

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: mtnrek@yahoo.com
Date: February 15, 2013 08:31PM

No more Carb Issues! Or ignition issues for that matter.

Here's a linky for yur viewing pleasure.

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Chris Buckaloo
Jacksonville, fl
(67 posts)

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02/06/2009 12:33PM

Main British Car:
1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 Ford 289 Smallblock V8

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: mtnrek@yahoo.com
Date: February 15, 2013 09:21PM

not bad for hipo exhaust manifolds without any exhaust!

The whining noise you hear is the timing "gear" set. We'll see how well they hold up...

I've since painted the engine bay, working on the firewall, and will be replacing the brake lines here soon.

know where i can get a 5 way union for the brake line system?


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: rficalora
Date: February 15, 2013 10:49PM

Is your brake master a single circuit? If so you may want to consider swapping for a dual circuit master. That way if a line gets compromised you likely have enough braking left to get you stopped. Side benefit is you only need a couple of T's then too and they're easy to find.


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Chris Buckaloo
Jacksonville, fl
(67 posts)

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02/06/2009 12:33PM

Main British Car:
1962 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 Ford 289 Smallblock V8

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Re: Edelbrock Carb issues....
Posted by: mtnrek@yahoo.com
Date: February 16, 2013 08:50AM

i'll def look into that, thnx for the heads up
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