2 inboard on the right bank,2outboard on the left. Carb Problems! First look inside seemed fine, clean, correct float setting,ect. Closer inspection found large grains of sand lodged in one of the emulsion tubes. Now I know why I had one sluggish idle screw and blew my first emissions test at 4 times the HC limit with low CO!! A quick venturi swap from an old core straightened out most of the issues. She runs strong,passed emissions,got new plates and hauls me to work daily! She still puffs a little blue when I let off to shift,but not bad for a straight, $15hundred buck truck! Rolling restoration begins!! As soon as I learn how to upload pics, I'll send some of my "new"old truck.Project update.
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V Majestyk
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Project update.
I was pretty sure when I drove my latest project home that she was going to need a motor. Rough idle,smoke,low power,ect. Looked like 107k worth of rode hard.No rust,few dents,all there,all original fixer-upper. I was happily mistaken! Further examination once I got her home showed 4 weak cylinders. This was NOT bad news due to the locations, 2 inboard on the right bank,2outboard on the left. Carb Problems! First look inside seemed fine, clean, correct float setting,ect. Closer inspection found large grains of sand lodged in one of the emulsion tubes. Now I know why I had one sluggish idle screw and blew my first emissions test at 4 times the HC limit with low CO!! A quick venturi swap from an old core straightened out most of the issues. She runs strong,passed emissions,got new plates and hauls me to work daily! She still puffs a little blue when I let off to shift,but not bad for a straight, $15hundred buck truck! Rolling restoration begins!! As soon as I learn how to upload pics, I'll send some of my "new"old truck.
2 inboard on the right bank,2outboard on the left. Carb Problems! First look inside seemed fine, clean, correct float setting,ect. Closer inspection found large grains of sand lodged in one of the emulsion tubes. Now I know why I had one sluggish idle screw and blew my first emissions test at 4 times the HC limit with low CO!! A quick venturi swap from an old core straightened out most of the issues. She runs strong,passed emissions,got new plates and hauls me to work daily! She still puffs a little blue when I let off to shift,but not bad for a straight, $15hundred buck truck! Rolling restoration begins!! As soon as I learn how to upload pics, I'll send some of my "new"old truck.Don't need re-stored,can,t wear the d*mn thing out !
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fireguywtc
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Re: Project update.
from Texas! 
Can't wait to see the pics and the project!Bill
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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"If you want to judge a person's true character, give them power."
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
1970 F-250 4x4 highboy ranger 390 V8, 4spd
2012 F-350 PSD FX4 LWB CC lariat, white
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"If you want to judge a person's true character, give them power."
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1970FordTK
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Welcome from North Carolina. 
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td
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welcome, enjoy the truck and the rolling resto!!!
enjoy the truck and the rolling resto!!!-
ford4x4fun
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From TNCNR Radio Instructor
US ARMY Retired
1971 Ford F100 4x4 (390)
2015 Ford F250 Crew Cab 6.7l
US ARMY Retired
1971 Ford F100 4x4 (390)
2015 Ford F250 Crew Cab 6.7l
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427blackpearl
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another tn welcome
rolling restos are the best
fix it and drive it,fix it and drive it,fix it and drive it
rolling restos are the best
fix it and drive it,fix it and drive it,fix it and drive it
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Brett6269
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RedneckTexan
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Howdy from TEXAS!