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    10/29/2022 12:51 PM  #1

    RTM
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    Test fired my 418

    The carburetor was bought used and it’s been sitting for over a year.  I’ll rebuild it and then I’m sure it will idle and rev correctly.  It’s just nice to hear it fire up.  Now if I can remember where I put the carb rebuild kit.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/6iCnpEqpiNw?feature=share

     

    10/29/2022 3:37 PM  #2

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    Congrats,  it should be a real monster in your car.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    10/29/2022 4:50 PM  #3

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    Rudi wrote:

    Congrats,  it should be a real monster in your car.

     
    Hope so.  😁

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    10/29/2022 6:21 PM  #4

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Re: Test fired my 418

    sounds good

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    10/29/2022 6:59 PM  #5

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    Kudos. I get way too anxious on the first fire up after a rebuild. I figured you were 10 years older and 100 lbs heavier.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    10/30/2022 7:57 AM  #6

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    NICE!!!

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    10/30/2022 8:47 AM  #7

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    Nice engine, but scratch one brand new water pump seal.  Doesn’t running it dry like that ruin the seal since it has no water to lube/cool it?

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    10/30/2022 9:25 AM  #8

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    MS I do not have the belt on so no accessories are spinning. 

    Bearing Bob I am old at 55 and I’m considered over weight during my check ups. They tell me being 172 puts me over the 170 limit for my age and height.  Lol

    I rebuilt the carb and it ran much better but still had a backfire.  I doubled check my plug wires and yes I had two crossed.  She idles very well.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/M0l8m2VTG1Q?feature=share

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    10/30/2022 9:39 AM  #9

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    Re: Test fired my 418

    Good point about no belts!!

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

     

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