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Hey everyone! quick status report- I checked the transmission fluid level while the car was idling and it is overfilled a bit.  I took a photo of the dipstick, and to see it just click this - http://tinypic.com/r/63rfok/9 It is kind of hard to see and the picture is a bit misleading so I added...

Thank you all for your feedback! I just got back from Europe, and changed the oil today to VR1 20w50. (5 quarts) I drove the car around and after about 15 minutes it started to smoke again.  it didnt smoke quite as bad, but definitely still smoked a good amount.  I shut it down and waited 5...

Thanks everyone for the replies! Looks like the consensus is just that I used the wrong oil (how could I be so naive?) I will replace the oil with 20w50 VR1 when I get back from my trip next week.  Im sure that will clear up this mess, thanks again! Matt

Hi all, I recently changed the oil on my '72 302, I read online that Valvoline Vr1 10w30 racing oil is the best oil for these older cars because of the zinc content, but I couldnt find any of that oil locally so I went ahead and used STP 5w30 instead.  I read that that would be just fine to use...

SOLVED the fast idle adjustment was way out of wack and so after adjusting that and some more adjustments on the choke and mixture screws its finally back on its wheels after almost 2 years of sitting. Thanks everyone for the help!

I have a Holley 4412 500cfm 2bbl carb.  I will go ahead figure out how to adjust those properly and then update again, thanks!

Hey guys so its been a little over a month since my last post and Ive done a few things to the car in that time.  I rebuilt the carb like we talked about and also replaced the ignition switch, neither of which solved my problem.  then I cleaned the points with sand paper and then replaced the...

I just ordered a carb rebuild kit, so after I finish that in a few days then I will update again, hopefully that's the issue, but if not then it probably needed to get rebuilt anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ as far as the coil goes- This is the new coil...

Hi Mark, thanks for your help.  I did mention in the last couple posts that I did get it to turn over and run for a little bit but then it stalls out, no starting fluid needed to get it to fire (in reference to #1).  as far as spark goes (#2), I just replaced all of the plugs so I dont see how...

Hi 72HCODE, The fuel was pretty old so I drained the tank and lines last week and replaced it with new (87 octane, maybe shouldve used 93?) gas and replaced the fuel filter as well. So if there is an issue with fuel it would be from a gummed up carb since I havent rebuilt the carb in about 4...

Sorry for all of my rapid posting.  I connected the ignition coil up properly and just tried cranking it more because it kept sounding like it wanted to start.  eventually after cranking for a little bit I got it to start.  it ran pretty rough for about 1 full minute (3 second periods of smooth...

Firing order is correct, just checked it this morning.  Tried turning it over again and it just cranks, occasionally it sounds like it wants to start but for the most part it just cranks without any firing. it cranks for a while (5 seconds) and then makes this loud clank then spit/cough sound...

Thank you guys for all of the replies. I ended up tracing the issue back to the wire connecting the solenoid to the starter, it wasn't connected tight enough.  I tightened it more and it cranked right over.  However, now I have a different issue, which is keeping it running.  I was able to...

Thank you guys for the replies! Ray, the motor does turn over (with the help of the breaker bar by hand) but the starter will not turn over the motor because of the electrical issue, the starter just clicks. 73Pony, yes it is an automatic.  I was not familiar with the NSS until you mentioned...

Hello, I have been having a very hard time figuring out why my '72 wont start or even crank.  quick back story, it drove fine until I stored it for 12 months without starting it or driving it (I know, big mistake).  did a quick tune up 2 weeks ago (replaced fluids, drained and replaced gas...

Thanks very much for all your help guys, I took off the heads to replace the gasket today and noticed that the cylinder walls were mirror finish smooth and there was a decently deep ridge toward the top of the cylinder wall which I've heard isn't good, so I was advised by a friend of mine who is...

Thanks everyone, I am going to replace intake manifold gaskets and head gaskets. I'm having a friend help me sometime early next week hopefully, any advice or tips for me that I should know before changing head and intake gasket ? Thank you

Ok so I just replaced all the spark plugs and the coil, and it is still doing the same thing. It will idle pretty well at times when I adjust the choke correctly ( I have to keep changing the choke every couple minutes that it's running, probably just because the car is warming up) but it will...

Thanks guys a lot! I'm going to start with the quickest and easiest fix that everyone seemed to have mentioned and get a new coil. Wires and plugs should be good because I just replaced the wires 2 days ago and the plugs in October. I'll replace the plugs again because it's only about 20 bucks...

Hi i am still relatively new to restoration and this forum so I apologize for any mistakes I will probably make. I am having a very hard time with my 72 302. It starts up right away and idles "ok". Some days it will idle perfectly other Days it will sound a little rough but never too bad...