Recent content by 72 grande

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    help with engine issue

    Hi I just finished replacing the head gaskets on my car. I did a tune up during the process. I went to start the car up and it was at a high idle I tried to adjust the carburetor and nothing. After the car is running for a bit the idle will fluctuate from high to so low it almost stalls. Anyone...
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    Concours carburetor restoration

    How much for you to rebuild a carburetor for a 72 351 clevelang 2 valve and 2 barrel carb
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    1972 ford mustang grande for sale 6000

    Price dropped to 5000
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    1972 ford mustang grande for sale 6000

    Hi I am selling my 1972 ford mustang grande. It has a 351 Cleveland 2v engine that needs rebuilding. It has an fmx automatic transmission. The body and interior are in good shape the radio is missing but all the wires are there. I am open to offers worst I can say is no price dropped to 5000
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    sad day for my engine

    So I was offer 6000 for the car today. Not sure if it was a good deal what do you guys think. I wasn't expecting this at all but part of me wants to sell it for a newer one but part of me doesn't want to. Any advice would help
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    sad day for my engine

    Ya I prefer to keep it original I'm not sure if it has ever been rebuilt
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    sad day for my engine

    There was antifreeze in the oil the plugs were brownish at the end. I didn't really have to add antifreeze but I did stop driving the car after I noticed the white smoke. The car is an automatic fmx. I'll try to get a better picture up a bit later if there are any other pictures that would help...
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    sad day for my engine

    The piston is missing a pretty decent size chunk in it. And the cylinder walls are oblonged. I was going to replace the head gasket and upgrade the intake and carb. The car was running fine last year but I noticed white smoking coming out of the exhaust so I parked it over the winter. I would...
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    sad day for my engine

    thank you for the help do you know if i can have the engine bored out to make it work or is it not worth it
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    sad day for my engine

    I was hoping around 2500-3000
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    sad day for my engine

    I had a 351 in it I would like higher 300's to 400
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    sad day for my engine

    If anyone has a suggestion on some were to get a engine for a good price let me know and any suggestions for size HP/tq is welcomed
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    sad day for my engine

    I decided after a long talk with my wife that I was going to replace the head gaskets myself to save money. Everything was going good until I got the heads off and saw the actual damage done. I think I'm going to need a new engine what do you guys think
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    smoke question

    ya theres a little coolant in there
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    smoke question

    Hi I recently noticed that when I accelerate I have a bunch of white smoke coming out the exhaust. Any suggestions on what it may be and how to fix it is welcomed