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| 1973 f100 fe 390 |
| By Sean Pack - 07/06/2003 7:58:34 PM; IP 66.169.45.97 |
Just recently aquired a 1973 F100 Custom. My dad was the only other owner. The original motor was a 360. Upon expiration a 390 was built and installed. The 360 ran stronger than the 390. Several problems with the current setup. I believe it to be bone stock even the 2 barrell carb. It severly lacks on power. Is this enough carb for this big block? It will not idle until it is warmed up. When at half throttle it spark knocks. When I go all the way to the floor I feel it nose over (sorry but don't know a better way to describe it.) My parents had a 66 Fairlane GT and I thought this 390 would be comparable on power but it is FAR from it. Any ideas anyone?
I am not sure the vacuum line to the advance is routed correctly or if it is even working properly. The vacuum line for the advance is attached to the vacuum on the carb. Is this correct?
I am thinking of putting on a few "bolt ons". I have been reading in this forum several mention the pertronix and several mention the duraspark. Where would I get a duraspark? Which would be best for this application.
Intake - C7TE9425F
Heads - D2TEA
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS -
Passenger side - D2TE94
Driver side - D2TE9431AA
I want a daily driver but also want my 390 to be used to its potential. Any thoughts on headers, intakes, carb. What kind? Please help me bring this big block back to life. Thanks in advance for any comments/suggestions or questions. |
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