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CarGuru > Ford > *Serious* newbie question - tune-up HOWTO? 10 May 2005 04:10:31
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*Serious* newbie question - tune-up HOWTO?

Thomas Cameron 9 May 2005 18:46:00
 I've always owned electronically controlled cars, never owned a non
fuel-injected car. Is there a good guide online for doing a tune-up on my
'68 289 2V coupe? So far I plan on putting in new points, condensor, rotor,
cap, plugs and wires. I will set the points with a feeler gauge. I don't
have a timing light so I know I need to get one. I am pretty sure that the
carb needs to be rebuilt. I've done a ton of rebuilds on motorcycle carbs
so I don't think it will be a big stretch to do the automobile one.

Am I missing anything?

Thanks!
Thomas


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Dinsdale 9 May 2005 22:15:58 [ permanent link ]
 On Mon, 09 May 2005 14:46:00 GMT, "Thomas Cameron"
<thomas.cameron@cam­erontech.com> wrote:
I've always owned electronically controlled cars, never owned a non >fuel-injected car. Is there a good guide online for doing a tune-up on my >'68 289 2V coupe? So far I plan on putting in new points, condensor, rotor, >cap, plugs and wires. I will set the points with a feeler gauge. I don't >have a timing light so I know I need to get one. I am pretty sure that the >carb needs to be rebuilt. I've done a ton of rebuilds on motorcycle carbs >so I don't think it will be a big stretch to do the automobile one.>
Am I missing anything?>
Thanks!>Thomas >


Look into the Pertronix electronic ignition systems. It replaces the
points and condensor while keeping the original distributor.

Here's a how-to:
http://www.mustangm­onthly.com/howto/173­_0310_pertronix_igni­tor_ignition/


DP
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Spike 10 May 2005 00:08:50 [ permanent link ]
 I would highly suggest you purchase a copy of Chilton's 641/2-73
Mustang/Cougar Repair Manual. You can go to www.Amazon.com
and do a search for Chilton's Repair Manual in the books category...
then scan for the Mustang/Cougar one. Then note that they also have a
listing for used copies. I just picked one up for $12 and change in
brand new still in the wrapper condition. With shipping it came to
$19, which saved my about $8 over buying it locally. Not much you say?
How about it's enough for 3 more gallons of gas....or about 42 miles
of travel... IF I don't kick in the other two barrels... LOL : )

On Mon, 09 May 2005 14:46:00 GMT, "Thomas Cameron"
<thomas.cameron@cam­erontech.com> wrote:
I've always owned electronically controlled cars, never owned a non >fuel-injected car. Is there a good guide online for doing a tune-up on my >'68 289 2V coupe? So far I plan on putting in new points, condensor, rotor, >cap, plugs and wires. I will set the points with a feeler gauge. I don't >have a timing light so I know I need to get one. I am pretty sure that the >carb needs to be rebuilt. I've done a ton of rebuilds on motorcycle carbs >so I don't think it will be a big stretch to do the automobile one.>
Am I missing anything?>
Thanks!>Thomas >

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Guest 10 May 2005 02:26:34 [ permanent link ]
 On Mon, 09 May 2005 14:46:00 GMT, "Thomas Cameron"
<thomas.cameron@cam­erontech.com> wrote:
I've always owned electronically controlled cars, never owned a non >fuel-injected car. Is there a good guide online for doing a tune-up on my >'68 289 2V coupe? So far I plan on putting in new points, condensor, rotor, >cap, plugs and wires. I will set the points with a feeler gauge. I don't >have a timing light so I know I need to get one. I am pretty sure that the >carb needs to be rebuilt. I've done a ton of rebuilds on motorcycle carbs >so I don't think it will be a big stretch to do the automobile one.>
Am I missing anything?>
Thanks!>Thomas >
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Thomas Cameron 10 May 2005 04:10:31 [ permanent link ]
 "Spike" <jma@snowcrest.net>­ wrote in message
news:udgv7114ki9lr9­n7ghs3gqrddt3u717381­@4ax.com...>I would highly suggest you purchase a copy of Chilton's 641/2-73> Mustang/Cougar Repair Manual. You can go to www.Amazon.com> and do a search for Chilton's Repair Manual in the books category...> then scan for the Mustang/Cougar one. Then note that they also have a> listing for used copies. I just picked one up for $12 and change in> brand new still in the wrapper condition. With shipping it came to> $19, which saved my about $8 over buying it locally. Not much you say?> How about it's enough for 3 more gallons of gas....or about 42 miles> of travel... IF I don't kick in the other two barrels... LOL : )

Yup, I already have the Chilton's guide - bought it about a week ago and
have been reading it cover to cover. Just wanted to see if there were any
words of wisdom the group had to share before I dive in.

Thomas


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