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Hello, be patient and wait for the right tank.At least the seller didn't leave you stranded, so far, anyway.If you want to know if it will fit, try it...Mike

Hello, so, runs good with no back-fire now?...mike

Hello, when you adjusted the knob, you didn't change dwell. You changed the timing. Set the octane adjuster (the knob)in the middle, and forget it for now.It has points, so set the dwell at the factory spec. This is done by opening or closing the points gap.Same as setting the points gap.Can use rem...

hello, the A/C won't retard the timing. what can happen is the compresser can come on at idle (if set to do so with the controller, which is under a cover on the heater box) That can bring the idle down pretty low. The system is probably low or empty on refrigerant, if not cold, and the compresser t...

Hello, sounds like it's coming along. Having an exhaust leak will cause a back-fire (sometimes) because it allows extra air to be sucked up into system, making it lean. Also a lean idle mixture can cause the same thing. When you say "back-fire" do you mean in the exhaust system, or in the ...

Hello, well, check the timing first, with the vaccuum line dis-connected. I think 5 btdc is stock, but I would try between 8-10. If it pings, then back it down. Go for highest idle speed with the mixture screw, then back down the idle to normal idle speed. Or richen it (screw out) until no noticable...

Hello, bingo..Let us know...mike

Hello, the engine won't run with the numbers you have. I'm with Neil on finding another compression tester. If it is a 2xx, the numbers will be around 120 psi (and average guess).More importantly, above 90, and close to the same. Remember to have the ignition dis-abled, throttle wide open, and good ...

Hello, welcome. Do search on hybrid 20r. That subject has been beaten to death...Mike

Hello, so are you still concerned about something? Should be A O.K...mike

Hello, please post a picture..Ford did use a similar carb on the pinto's, (I believe). think they used the water choke...mike

Hello, i agree this is not a deal breaker, but would be benificial to hear run, and drive before you invest in it. Otherwise, If you can fix it yourself, that is a good reason to negotiate the price!...Mike

Hello, thanks again. Guess we'll wait for his answer as to him actually living in Cali. Slowmo's suggestion sounds best, if that's the case, eh?...Mike

Hello, thank you. so, do they do a visual before a tail-pipe test? or maybe only if they fail?. How about a convertor,Was that required on a Cali car?...Mike

Hello, Cary, can you elaborate on the Cali smog, Just for some clearer guidlines?.thanks.....mike