Hello all, thanks for your time.
I have a 1968 mustang with a newly re-bult 302. The heads were mildly
ported and fitted wiht oversized valves, and It has a comp cams cam
with .456" lift and ~260 degrees duration (i think) set to about 16
degrees advanced (cam manufacturers recommendation) and a 625cfm road
demon jr. The carb's butterflies are set according to the manual,
along with float levels. The engine surges a little bit at idle, and
when shifted into gear (auto tranny) it either dies or will die soon,
or bogs and dies when I try to acclerate. I think it has something to
do wiht the idle mixture, becasue the manual doesnt explain well how
to set it, and I'm not good at telling whether it is rich or lean. the
idle is set at about 650 rpms. Any help, tips, or ideas would be
greatly appriciated.
Thanks!!!
HLS@nospam.nix - 11 Feb 2007 01:39 GMT
> Hello all, thanks for your time.
> I have a 1968 mustang with a newly re-bult 302. The heads were mildly
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> Thanks!!!
HLS@nospam.nix - 11 Feb 2007 01:42 GMT
> Hello all, thanks for your time.
> I have a 1968 mustang with a newly re-bult 302. The heads were mildly
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>
> Thanks!!!
There idle is one thing about a carburetor. In those years, you screwed in
until
the car started to miss. Then opened until it ran smooth. Go back and
forth
between both sides until it is optimum. There is a more precise way with
propane gas, but you can get the IDLE close enough this way.
That doesnt mean the jetting is correct. Two separate concepts.
Idle adjustment does not have the impact that some think it has. Still
it must be adjusted properly for a relatively smooth idle.
If you have mileage or acceleration issues, look elsewhere.
Daryl Bryant - 11 Feb 2007 02:41 GMT
Your gonna need a manual tranny or modify your automatic tranny ie stall
converter with atleast 2500+ Stall!!

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> Hello all, thanks for your time.
> I have a 1968 mustang with a newly re-bult 302. The heads were mildly
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> Thanks!!!