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Aftermarket fuel senderb

Been driving the car this year and went to a few cruise ins and wanted to report that the fuel pickup seems to be fairly accurate.
I haven't run out of gas, so I had about 3/4 tank of gas and went to a friends for a cruise in and had to park with the rear of my car pointed down about a 10 degree slope and a very small amount of gas leaked from the filler tube.
That told me that the gauge must be pretty darn close!
Aside from that there have been some very small adjustments
to things such as 8% leaning out of the carb and idle adjustment.
Over all very happy with the car.
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Trials and tribulations

Well after going thru 2 transmissions and finally getting 1 that doesn't leak fluid like a fire hose, I have driven the car some and have decided to replace the power steering box with a rebuilt unit.
The car drives OK, but I think I might like a little more modern feel.
Also, the cylinder heads are studded and the flange on the exhaust headers is contacting a couple studs and creating an exhaust leak, so that will be addressed as well.
On another note, I also had to replace the rear axle bearings after an initial test drive, so now I think I have most of the bugs worked out and am looking forward to actually driving the car next year!
Only a very few nice days left this year, so I'll get things repaired this winter.
Thanks for looking
Eric Pearson
Eric Pearson
Awesome car you have done an incredible.
blue69runner
blue69runner
Yes, Ruff cut always a few things we have to attend too. Glad you're having fun with the car.
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blue69runner said:
Hey Dave if it is done you have a swell looking car buddy. Back in black she looks Bitchin. Enjoy it. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::steering:
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Thanks Blue!
Will be getting the front alignment done next week.
Still a little thing or two to take care of, but for the most part it's ready to go!
I'll have to see how the weather holds.
Have to get insurance and antique plates before driving the car.
I have the Fury tucked away and the RR is next to it now.
Dave
 
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GRAMSCAR said:
Exciting time!! It's a beautiful car Dave, your work is impecable and second to none. Wish I had half that talent and patience. Hoping to actually see it in person some day!
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Truly a dream come true! A lifelong dream! ruffcut
 
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Well, after having everything together, I found the fuel and temp gauges nonfunctional! Can't drive a car with no gauges, especially a fuel gauge, so tore it all out to repair! Got a gauge cluster from a FBBO member and swapped parts from mine and a new printed circuit with working gauges from it to make a good cluster. Now has to be installed.
Just part of the fun I guess.
Weathers going to crap here so no driving the car until spring!
I had hoped to get the front alignment done yet this year, but not sure now!
Dave
 
moparedtn
ruffcut said:
Well, after having everything together, I found the fuel and temp gauges nonfunctional! Can't drive a car with no gauges, especially a fuel gauge, so tore it all out to repair! Got a gauge cluster from a FBBO member and swapped parts from mine and a new printed circuit with working gauges from it to make a good cluster. Now has to be installed.
Just part of the fun I guess.
Weathers going to crap here so no driving the car until spring!
I had hoped to get the front alignment done yet this year, but not sure now!
Dave
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The hobby is still looking for a decent quality repop 3/8" sending unit for these cars. :)
The Runner is looking so damn sweet, Dave. Gorgeous!
-Ed
 
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ruffcut said:
Well, after having everything together, I found the fuel and temp gauges nonfunctional! Can't drive a car with no gauges, especially a fuel gauge, so tore it all out to repair! Got a gauge cluster from a FBBO member and swapped parts from mine and a new printed circuit with working gauges from it to make a good cluster. Now has to be installed.
Just part of the fun I guess.
Weathers going to crap here so no driving the car until spring!
I had hoped to get the front alignment done yet this year, but not sure now!
Dave
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Thanks Ed! You're too kind!
Dave
 
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ruffcut said:
Well, after having everything together, I found the fuel and temp gauges nonfunctional! Can't drive a car with no gauges, especially a fuel gauge, so tore it all out to repair! Got a gauge cluster from a FBBO member and swapped parts from mine and a new printed circuit with working gauges from it to make a good cluster. Now has to be installed.
Just part of the fun I guess.
Weathers going to crap here so no driving the car until spring!
I had hoped to get the front alignment done yet this year, but not sure now!
Dave
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Thanks Ed! You're too kind!
Dave
 
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Got the instrument cluster back in and working.
The fuel guage appears to be working correctly as it is at 1/4 tank and I had put 5 gallons of gas in the tank.
Will know more at a later date I guess.
The sending unit is a 3/8 inch stainless unit from 521 Reproductions, Ft Collins CO.
 
moparedtn
ruffcut said:
Got the instrument cluster back in and working.
The fuel guage appears to be working correctly as it is at 1/4 tank and I had put 5 gallons of gas in the tank.
Will know more at a later date I guess.
The sending unit is a 3/8 inch stainless unit from 521 Reproductions, Ft Collins CO.
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Oh! I must check this out. There may be hope yet. Thanks!
 
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