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I checked the resistance on a known good yellow top coil. It read 1.3 ohms across the bat and coil primary terminals and 8.35 ohms across the secondary tower and the two primaries separately. just so if you need a comparison.

Key on engine off you should have batt voltage at the primary + wire at the coil. On my car I got approx 6.4 v at same wire plugged onto coil + terminal with 12.39 batt voltage.. make sure your secondary  coil  wire is fully seated in the dist and coil tower. physically move your wiring and check for weakness in the insulation from age and heat cycles. I had a 55 thunderbird with running problems and the wiring  passed a visual test but was degraded under the insulation so do a wiggle test for sure. The connection at the ignition switch can be problematic also.

So kind of a mixed bag that doesn't really justify the added complication or expense. They do look cool though and if your wanting an exclusive piece...

Regarding that cylinder head design, will it make for a lighter piston, reduce combustion chamber temps, or improve air flow over conventional SB ford heads or Weslake heads. I never seen these until I watched the video.

I put in my preorder for the publishers edition. Thanks for the heads up.

What was the original msrp per tire in 1968? $40 - $60.

I would pull the trigger on Vernons carb. Think of it as an investment with compounding interest.

Keep your options open. Someone might trade you for your 67 unit. Originality tends to yield a higher valuation. Something to consider while moving forward.

Correctly dated parts isn't everyone's priority but if I were to happen to come across a closely dated carb I wouldn't ignore it.

Great info Bob. What do you think a good date range for that carb would be for a late Nov - mid Dec 65 build date? Preempting the next probable owner question.

According to the registry all automatic cars were built with the 460 CFM Autolite carb with manual choke.

Sent you a PM. Tim R.

Glad you got your hose kit.

Sure, no problem. It's a hard one to chase down.

Critter Creek Cougar has the white and green stripe vacuum line kits. Pre 69 version no printed part number on hose. Approx 1/4 ID and 7/16 OD. Generous length, might be able to do 2 cars. (800) 816- 8130. crittercreekcougar@gmail.com   Kinda $ with shipping and tariffs out of Canada but what is your alternative.