Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-17-2024, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 263
If you did set the carb float as stated the mix...
If you did set the carb float as stated the mix is already on the rich side. I set the many carbs I have done with the float lower in the bowl by 1/16" and the operators all liked the results. On my...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-15-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 263
Good you have the EI, once the C-advance is...
Good you have the EI, once the C-advance is checked and lubed for proper operation then you can power time at WOT or where the RPM's max out. Once the max timing is achieved do be sure to back it off...
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Forum: Drive Train / Propellers
04-14-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 263
As per Shawn I seriously doubt there is a need...
As per Shawn I seriously doubt there is a need for anything but good tuning. I had a very worn out A-4 in my E35MKII with a 25' 6" waterline and I could get 2600 RPM's. I cruised at 2,000 easily all...
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Forum: Electrical
04-06-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
That will work just fine. Best to put more time...
That will work just fine. Best to put more time into thinking about future addons
and how to shorten runs before doing the actual wiring. Also remember to do as much as you can on buss bars for both...
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Forum: Electrical
04-06-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
I used 8ga on mine during my rewire as I was...
I used 8ga on mine during my rewire as I was planning on possibly going to a 50amp alt but never bothered. I did not need the oomph as I had no refrigeration and I converted my lighting to LED. I...
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Forum: Cooling System
04-03-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 174
Yes it is considered good practice to close the...
Yes it is considered good practice to close the water intake when not in use. And yes the water can "drain" back down to the water line through the water pump via small gaps around the impeller. Your...
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Forum: Announcements
04-02-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 428
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Forum: Announcements
04-01-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 428
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-31-2024, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 216
One more thought it could be an "intermittent...
One more thought it could be an "intermittent fuel supply". If the RPM's increase slowly like the engine is surging, fuel supply is a distinct possibility. This could be caused by a sticky float. If...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-31-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 216
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-30-2024, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 216
Sounds also like you may have a vacuum leak....
Sounds also like you may have a vacuum leak. Check that the base gasket and spacer gasket if so equipped are both in properly and sealed. Be sure that the scavenge tube assembly, the small copper...
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Forum: Electrical
03-26-2024, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,387
That will work however I like hooking it to the...
That will work however I like hooking it to the battery switch output side. That way you can charge one bank at a time or both at the same time. It will really work either way depending on how the...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
03-21-2024, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,297
First welcome to the MMI Forum.
That's not...
First welcome to the MMI Forum.
That's not good at all. Definitely replace the regulator 17V is way to high and could even of possibly killed the battery. Also charge the battery up and get it...
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Forum: Ignition System
03-16-2024, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 749
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Forum: For Sale - Other Items
03-16-2024, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 286
Heater $75
I just bought an old 1927 Ford T-bucket roadster and with it came an uninstalled "under-dash" heater. It is brand new, has never been installed and I have no need for it. This heater is 15" wide X...
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Forum: Fuel System
03-16-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 391
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Forum: Ignition System
03-14-2024, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 749
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Forum: Overhaul
03-11-2024, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 322
In the past there were quite a few auto parts...
In the past there were quite a few auto parts houses that rented tools and those that had a machine shop would readily rent what you seek. Unless you have some machining skills or at least a good...
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Forum: Ignition System
03-11-2024, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 749
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-10-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 356
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Forum: Cooling System
03-04-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 497
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Forum: Reversing Gear
03-04-2024, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,520
I have been reviewing this post and see no...
I have been reviewing this post and see no comments as to your perceived neutral issue. Neutral in this transmission is never really engaged as the clutches remain spinning because they are running...
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Forum: General Interest
02-28-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 453
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Forum: Troubleshooting
02-25-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 817
Not sure why I did not think of this before. It...
Not sure why I did not think of this before. It may be easier to remove the lever from the trans. It is held in place with a single screw. If you can get it loose and have enough room to remove the...
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Forum: General Interest
02-23-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 767
Try talking with MMI if they had a record it...
Try talking with MMI if they had a record it would probably be based on the serial number. If you can get the PO's name perhaps you could look up anything he posted on this site.
Dave Neptune...
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