Recent content by Virg464

Got her out of the garage today for a very short trip. No WOT shots, only partial 50-70%. It really seems to like where it's at right now. Did a couple of launches from about 1500 rpm (foot brake), no hesitation, popping, backfire, just spun the rear tires like they weren't even there (dusty...

I assume it's not the same as the tool for P/S pumps?

Are the pulleys on the alt a pressed on item? Is there more to changing pulley sizes, maybe depends on brand of alt? Just curious encase I end up looking at the smaller pulley option.

Yup to both. (1) idles like it has a non stock cam (has that lumpy rhythm) but is smooth and consistent. (2) Idle increased every time I bumped the advance, backed it down at the carb each time. I ended up at 29* at idle and 40* at 2500, and 950ish rpm idle. I didn't want to go any further...

Got it, haven't messed with the idle mixture yet (carb was set up by a friend before install). Right now, timing at idle is at 29* adv and 40* @ 2500 rpm, so not factory timing, idle is good at approx 950, draws 8" of vac at idle. I will see what effect changing the idle mixture has.

Question for you, if you don't mind me asking. How will I know if I go too far with advancing the timing on my motor? I'm going to have the car ready for testing in the next week. Just curious how far I can go and how do I know it's too far? without blowing things up!

I will check the ground on the regulator for sure.

Looking for possible idea to track down for an issue (maybe it's normal). 66 Coronet, not really a street car, rough idle, built/building the entire wiring harness for the car. Starts and runs fine, running lights, hi-low beam, gauges, elec cooling fans, elec fuel pump. Everything works, but...

Well, the 255's fit nicely using the the 8" police wheels, plenty of room on both sides. One thing I did omit, didn't think of it until I dropped the rear axle to get the slicks out, it's a narrowed 9" rear end, so things may a little off from a 8.75". The axle flange seems to line up with the...

What is the back space on your rear wheels? I went with 255's, didn't think 275's would squeeze in there, 66 Coronet also.

I didn't think to look for the info on the wheel itself. As close as I could measure (roughly) 8", but that's sticking a tape through an opening in the wheel, eyeballing it, etc. I will for sure check for the info tomorrow though.

Set two squares on the floor, one one each side of the slick to measure the cross section width including the sidewalls - close to 11" or 279 mm, think I'll be OK with the 255's. Going to pull one of the slicks off and measure the B/S, it's got more space on inside than outside, so I'll order...

OK, correct me if I'm wrong, this may be a "caveman" way of evaluating it. Theoretically, I should be able to take the slicks off, with the rear axle on jack stands at normal ride height, use a framing square laid against the brake drum, and measure out to the inner edge of the wheel well...

Awesome! Thanks for the pics.

OK then, 255's are still on the table, I'll just have to find the right back space to get them in there.