I figured I would post some things I found from the original engine.
The coil when cleaned has its original stamp.
Opened up 3939S fuel cannister to find an original element I believe. Cannister is scratched up but I can't expect better from a 55 YO part.
The HiPO motor mounts look great when cleaned.
Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM
I figured I would post some things I found from the original engine.
The coil when cleaned has its original stamp.
Opened up 3939S fuel cannister to find an original element I believe. Cannister is scratched up but I can't expect better from a 55 YO part.
The HiPO motor mounts look great when cleaned.
I doubt that can is original to the car. If it is it is in absolutely fantastic shape for one exposed to the elements for 50+ years . Regardless no need to replace it.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2020, 08:21:25 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM
I figured I would post some things I found from the original engine.
The coil when cleaned has its original stamp.
Opened up 3939S fuel cannister to find an original element I believe. Cannister is scratched up but I can't expect better from a 55 YO part.
The HiPO motor mounts look great when cleaned.
I doubt that can is original to the car. If it is it is in absolutely fantastic shape for one exposed to the elements for 50+ years . Regardless no need to replace it.
I agree.
The appearance of the hipo motor mounts are fine for a unrestored ,survivor or nice driver car and they should work perfectly fine. They have too many age cracks if you are using them on a restored car that is going to be shown IMO with my judges cap on however. It depends on your expectations.
Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2020, 08:04:03 PM
The coil when cleaned has its original stamp.
Original coil from a 65 should have an oval FoMoCo logo in the stamp, not Autolite. What's the code?
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2020, 11:11:52 PM
The appearance of the hipo motor mounts are fine for a unrestored ,survivor or nice driver car and they should work perfectly fine. They have too many age cracks if you are using them on a restored car that is going to be shown IMO with my judges cap on however. It depends on your expectations.
Thanks, The car is a survivor, original paint etc... so I figured it would be better to use them as is.
Very cool! Carry on! ;D
Here are some photo's of the unrestored air cleaner.
Quote from: Greg on April 18, 2020, 06:54:16 PM
Here are some photo's of the unrestored air cleaner.
Nice!!
Quote from: Greg on April 18, 2020, 07:29:23 AM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 17, 2020, 11:11:52 PM
The appearance of the hipo motor mounts are fine for a unrestored ,survivor or nice driver car and they should work perfectly fine. They have too many age cracks if you are using them on a restored car that is going to be shown IMO with my judges cap on however. It depends on your expectations.
Thanks, The car is a survivor, original paint etc... so I figured it would be better to use them as is.
I agree.