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- Mon Oct 29, 2001 12:47 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Accessories
- Topic: MKV kills out
- Replies: 7
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MKV kills out
I'm with MarkIII - If your choke is not releasing and the choke adjustments (lean <> rich) don't make a difference, it could be a sticky linkage or flapper. Try some good old GumOut on all the linkages on the outside of the carb (BOTH SIDES), and all the articulating surfaces inside while you're run...
- Mon Oct 29, 2001 1:01 am
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
- Topic: Cracked Exhaust Manifold
- Replies: 5
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Cracked Exhaust Manifold
Well, Lets see - The air coming out of that cylinder on the exhaust stroke is about 230 lbs/sq" - yup - that'll do alot of bangin! Strange you run into this problem - the left manifold on my 69 Mark III recenly cracked just behind cylinder 6. I had just replaced the studs and gasket in the end ...
- Thu Sep 27, 2001 3:07 am
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
- Topic: Bent Push Rod
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1466
Bent Push Rod
Here's the most likely probability - your valve adjusting nuts are worn out. All it take is for one to shake loose and it starts unwinding. The inevitable result is a bent push rod (at best!). Buy a NEW set of adjusting nuts (DO NOT REUSE EVEN ONE!!!). While you're at it, replace the pushrods (they ...