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I think that based on all of the info so far, I would suggest this: Remove the thermostat. Run the engine with the radiator cap off...
May 10, 2026
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One guy got a super-rare 58 DeSoto FI Adventurer. He reverse-engineered that FI and realized that the transisters, etc. just couldn't...
Apr 27, 2026
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It sounds as though the carb is fundamentally pretty darn limited and fuel injection should be used for greater accuracy and elimination...
Apr 27, 2026
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AI stuff you gotta dig deeper. A lot of the decrease in cylinder wear is better metallurgy,low tension rings,better understanding of rod...
Apr 27, 2026
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If they succeed in shutting CARB down, that will change.
Apr 27, 2026
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Unless you have a stock engine with the carb that came on it from the factory they all have to be tuned for the application. They only...
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I'd agree with Spencer on this one. A carb is a carb, period. There's not much to improve upon vs years ago. My dad has spent time with...
Apr 27, 2026
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In my opinion, no they are not. A carburetor in its fundamental sense is using the same principles regardless of if it says Holley...
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Cylinder wear issues have been significantly reduced because most modern EFI systems keep AFR within very close limits. Modern...
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Are modern carbs from Holley, Edelbrock, Demon, etc a big improvement over stock stuff from the 70's and 80's? One assumes there would...
Apr 27, 2026
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I'd start with checking rad first for circulation or any kind of blockage. Then check thermostat to make sure it opens. Even NEW...
Apr 27, 2026
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Are you sure that your vacuum advance is supposed to be using manifold vacuum and not ported vacuum? J. B.
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Cruise is around 14-15. Idle is 11-12. It gets hot whether I drive it around or not. Not sure on total timing. Vac advance is hooked up...
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