Work done today on the 1971 Mach 1, J Code, 429 SCJ

[ponypastor]

Today was a good day to improve the performance of my 1971 Mach 1, 429 SCJ.

I drive it almost daily here in west central Florida; so it needs regular care and maintenance. 

Installed a new set of spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor.

Set the timing to 40 degrees.

Adjusted the Holley 750 Carb. 

Greased the 2 U-joints on the driveshaft. 

Drove it for a few minutes in the area to evaluate my work. 

Starts right up cold. Idles smooth. Bolts out of the gate like a racehorse at the Kentucky Derby. 

 

[droptop73]

That's looking good Tim! Good to hear its out and being used. 

I hope all is well with you and yours. 

 

[mjlan]

Looks great!

 

[ponypastor]

That's looking good Tim! Good to hear its out and being used. 

I hope all is well with you and yours. 

Hi Jeff:

Good to hear from you.

Thanks for your words and wishes. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and family. 

 

[Steve McMahan]

Nice ride, does it have the Craig’s 8-track tape player? When I bought mine a century ago, it came with a Elvis tape; classic.

 

[ponypastor]

Nice ride, does it have the Craig’s 8-track tape player? When I bought mine a century ago, it came with a Elvis tape; classic.

Yes, thanks. Car came with the 8-track tape player. I have the original unit.