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Hi everyone - 1979 Mercury Colony Park w/351. On both the catalytic converters, I have a leak where the air pump tube connects to the cat. It is...
Well, I did the swap over the weekend and it was easier than I expected. The car starts and runs much better now. Now I have to deal with some...
1979 Colony Park w/351 - after reading some much-appreciated opinions on this forum, I have decided to swap out my 7200VV carb with a rebuilt 2...
Forgive me if I sound naïve, but there must be many companies that would be able to manufacture weatherstrip like this. A quick google search...
Thanks for your input, guys. Actually, maybe if I smash it with a hammer, it will run better. Sounds like trying to rebuild it may be more trouble...
1979 Mercury Colony Park w/351. I know, I know. Most people say the variable venturi carburetor stinks. So I was going to replace my Morotcraft...
My bet is that you will have much more than $7,900 worth of fun in that beauty. If you love it and can afford it, buy it! (and then post many...
UPDATE - I pulled out the cold enrichment rod and cleaned it off since it was a little gunked-up. Since I did this, I have not had this hard...
Yes, the arm that latches around the striker is a two-piece claw, kind of like a lobster claw. It does seem worn out, and when you put a little...
Well, I took off the panel and looked inside. Things were gummed up, so I shot everything with PB Blaster and now it all moves nicely. But the...
I greatly appreciate everyone's advice! I am going to start with just replacing the carb, and see how much that helps. MikeT - I will check on how...
The engine generally runs a bit rough as well. As I drive down the road, I can feel the car jerk very slightly, as if the carb is not providing a...
I doubt it's vapor lock. I'm banking on the carb at this point. I plan on getting a non-VV carb and I will post my results when I do so!
1979 Mercury Colony Park - I am baffled by this one. I can make the tailgate lock post go down by either pressing the power lock button or by...
I am going to start off with a non-VV 2bbl carb and a new coil and see how that works. As far as the timing, I will check it with a timing light...
I spoke to a carb rebuilder today, and he actually suggested the same thing - ditching the VV and getting a standard carb. He said the VVs stink....
Yes, it has the variable venturi carb. Mike T - regarding the timing issue, there is a sticker on the distributor which says it cannot be...
No, I have not checked the timing. But you can't adjust the timing on this EEC-II engine, correct?
need help-engine barely starts when warmed up - update 1979 Mercury Colony Park with 351 engine - It fires right up when the engine is cold and...
I've got to find my build sheet. If I do, I will post what it says about the bumpers.
