Search results

Does anyone have a trick for getting the belt tension right on a factory A/C compressor set up? I am having an issue with belt slap and squealing. I have plenty of adjustment left with the idler pulley but just cant seem to get it tight enough to keep it from squealing and slapping around. The...

Hoping someone can tell me what this gray powder is in my metering block? Everything I have read says that white residue is from Ethanol but this stuff is gray and literally caked in there blocking everything up. For some history, I have been having carb. issues for a couple of months now...

I am looking at replacing the gas tank in my 72 convertible. I have seen several posts recommending the Spectra Premium F32A from RockAuto. Is this part number compatible with convertibles or just the Mach 1/Sports roof models? Thanks

Well my carburetor issues continue! I had a rebuilt kit put into my Holley 80457-1 thinking this would solve my issues with this carb.....nope. While try to set the air fuel mixture I noticed that I had a fuel leak coming from the rear butterfly shaft on the driver side. Obviously it revved up...

After having carb, issues for months, I finally got it rebuilt and installed. It's a Holley 600 . I have both float bowls set to the bottom of the threads at the sight screw, set the air and fuel mixture with a vacuum gage to the highest vacuum. (about 19.) If I try to lean it out the idle...

I have been having problems with the Holley 600 carb. on my 72 vert. 302. I had someone that supposedly knew what they were doing work on it but now I have my doubts. The car is back to idling weird, running rich and surging at idle. One thing he changed was the vacuum line from the distributor...

OK, so I have completed all the testing recommended and have determined that my fuel sending unit is in fact bad. Now I need to determine who makes the most reliable replacement unit so I'm not doing this again in a couple of years. (last one only last about 5 years) I have read that the ones...

I must not be living right! While working on another unrelated issue (fuel sending unit) I happened to notice that the left turn signal indicator on the dash is not working. The outside indicators are working fine. I assume that the dash bulb must be out, right? So what do I have to do to access...

Need some more expertise from the experts please. Got in my car today and noticed that my gas gage has stopped working. It worked fine two days ago. The only thing that I have done is put my "Battery Tender" on the car for a few hours. I did notice while in the initial charging phase that the...

I previously posted regarding a no fuel/no start situation and was advised correctly that the needle and seat might be bad, it was. I just pulled the old one and the o-ring was 99% gone. I cleaned out the area inside with a Q-tip and carb. cleaner and got all the trash that I could. I installed...

Just went out and started my 72 with AC just to make sure it would start. I had a previous problem with the needle and seat and got guidance here from several of you guys. My question is this: I noticed that both the supply and return hoses going to the heater were "hot". I checked the controls...

My 72 convertible has chrome door edge guards and has since I bought it. (15 plus years ago) I'm trying to determine if this was an original option ( factory or dealer added) when new? I've played with the idea of removing them but afraid of what might be under there or possibly damaging the...

For the first time my car wouldn't start today. Engine spins over perfect, plenty of spark, just won't fire. What's the easiest and safest way to check the fuel pump operation. If I remember correctly, can't I just disconnect the fuel line at the carb. , disconnect the coil wire, insert the fuel...

I need opinions on whether or not to spend the time and money trying to fix a leak on my FMX transmission. From what I have read here and other places this seems to be a common problem. It's the typical "leaks after sitting for long periods without driving" and then suddenly stops. I've read...

Anyone had any luck finding a permanent way to reattach the rear window glass to the bottom strip of the convertible top? Mine came loose years ago. It's not bad, rotten or damaged, just detached from the glass. Before I start experimenting with various glues I figured someone else has already...

My 72 convertible has an "X" paint code. I know that this indicates a "special" color ordered, but as far as I know there is no way to know exactly what color was actually ordered. Not even Kevin Marti has this information. I had the car repainted several years ago and the 1970 code 6 Bright...

Anybody know how many 72 convertibles with factory air were built?

I just replaced all of the weather strip on my 72 convertible and now the windows don't align with the top. I need to adjust the windows but am afraid of messing up the original deluxe door panels during removal. What tool should I use in order to minimize my chances of messing things up? How...