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SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: 302 V8 Stumbling and stal...

Last post by deathsled - Today at 12:24:29 AM

As an addendum, I did all of the things you did, wrapping the gas line, using a phenolic spacer, even wrapping the spark plugs with those socks to keep the ignition wires cool that lead to the plugs.  Moving the distributor back (counterclockwise seemed to work).  The little nozzle tube that comes out of the vacuum will point in the direction of advancing timing (clockwise).  Retarding timing is counterclockwise.  I too have a modern 302 engine in my Shelby.  86 302 from a drag car.  Roller rockers and carbureted with a Holley 650 double pumper.

#22

SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: 302 V8 Stumbling and stal...

Last post by deathsled - Today at 12:19:28 AM

What about retarding the timing?  I had similar issues and was screwing around with the Pertronix module under my distributor which is a pertronix distributor and while doing so I moved my distributor. It was not bolted down tight enough.  I had to play with the distributor turning it to the point of starting and now it starts with no issues even when the engine is hot.  Maybe a timing issue. 

#23

SAAC Forum Discussion Area / Re: 302 V8 Stumbling and stal...

Last post by KR Convertible - Today at 12:14:05 AM

Have you tried a tank of ethanol free fuel to be sure that's the problem? 

Add a phenolic spacer under the carb or you could block off the crossover passage on the intake.  It will take longer to warm up if you drive in the winter.

#24

Northern California Region SAAC / Re: Cobra Day at Cobra Experie...

Last post by TA Coupe - Today at 12:13:06 AM

It was a good day and I think I convinced Drew Serb to come over to my place and get some vintage Goodyear tires to replace the horrible Hoosier tires that are currently on the Mark ll in the museum. I told him I wanted to puke when I saw them on the car.

      Roy

#25

The Lounge / Re: Vacation Driving Tips

Last post by deathsled - June 03, 2024, 11:54:14 PM

"Can't get my car out of second gear. It took me 16 hours to get to LA." Sammy Hagar can't drive 55. Apparently nothing had changed since the 80s.

#26

1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Pertronix or dual points?

Last post by deathsled - June 03, 2024, 11:46:22 PM

The road to knowledge is a humble one as espoused by many a philosopher over the millennia. That said, Mr. G has clarified my misunderstanding of the Pertronix setup. The red positive wire coming out of the module under the distributor is not to be bolted to coil but rather there is a 12 volt wire that is to be spliced into the ignition wire bullet connection and that wire once attached to the ignition switch under the dash is to run through the firewall and gets wired directly to the red positive wire coming off the module and is NOT to be bolted to the positive of the coil. There is a second wire with an elbow connection that DOES remain hooked up to the positive of the coil although I am not sure what that wire does. Here are some pics of what I have set up and in its current configuration I will again be experiencing spark failure some time in my future. I also attach a silly diagram I drew of the firing order on this engine. When I removed the cap the distributor moved and it was one of those oh s!#t moves, much like Nedry in Jurassic Park when he hit the arrow sign to the dock and then spun the arrow around in his hand with no clue where to go. We all know what happened to him. Luckily I drew the two outer screws in my diagram and determined the rough position of the distributor before ripping all the wires off. Strangely enough I fiddled with the distributor enough to get it just to the point of firing and now there are no more hard starts when the engine is hot. I suspect that the timing is not as advanced as it was before and this is the reason for easier starts. Maybe it's at 6 or 7 degrees before top dead center. Some of you run 12 degrees for performance I suspect. Me, I just want to be able to start my car at the gas station after a run. Either way it must seem dialed back so easier to start? 302 roller rocker engine out of an 86 drag car Mustang. I am planning to make the fix in the coming days. Maybe do a vid of it. If I can do it anyone can. Seriously.

#27

1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Pertronix or dual points?

Last post by Bob Gaines - June 03, 2024, 10:28:03 PM

PM sent.

#28

1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: 1966 GT350 GAS CAP

Last post by deathsled - June 03, 2024, 10:26:42 PM

The stamp is very imperceptible on mine. Gold foil is more apparent.

#29

1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H / Re: Pertronix or dual points?

Last post by deathsled - June 03, 2024, 10:25:26 PM

Okay thank you Bob. I will work on it and figure it out.

#30

Concours Talk / Re: NOS pony keys or?

Last post by deathsled - June 03, 2024, 10:23:30 PM

Drove the Shelby down to key key shop this morning and the proprietor happened to be there.  He looked at the key cut by his apprentice and concluded that the grooves were cut a little too deep.  I gave him the one remaining NOS blank and he cut it to perfection.  That key works perfectly.  Strangely enough the defectively cut key still works in the locks.  The case is closed.  NOS pony keys work when cut by a skilled key maker. 

Glad to hear all turned out well.

I also acquired some N.O.S. key blanks ignition and trunk for our 66 GTH.  That was the easy part.

Had to hunt down in the tri-county area who still had the old style cutting machine as all the other machines are only found in museums today.

Got some spare made, all is well in Floridaland.....click

Not too many of the old guard left for the old ways. Not just key cutting.