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20064
Just sprinted the 600 miles from Colorado to Iowa in the '67 DCW with 240/C4 and got 14-15 mpg the whole way. I put 3.70 gears in back so I could tow a...
odysseus1962
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Jun 1, 2008
2:00 pm
20065
One of my first cars as a kid was a '70 buick electra with half a billion miles on it ... got about 10 gallons to the mile back then ...lol J-M BC...
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strukkingfuggle
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Jun 1, 2008
2:26 pm
20066
E14JH690670 090 BM E140 C89 G 17 3600 129 4000 23 THANKS IN ADVANCE, Herb in PA...
Herb Mooney
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Jun 1, 2008
2:38 pm
20067
unfortunely we will need modern technology to get better gas mileage.my 3500 pound 89 camaro with a tbi 305 and od trans is rated at 27 highway and 17 city.ive...
Richard Nance
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Jun 1, 2008
3:21 pm
20068
...hmm the only numbers on that torque converter are F21 or(7) on the other side is a 5 stamped ... no other numbers to be found ... mean anything to anybody? ...
strukkingfuggle
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Jun 1, 2008
6:43 pm
20069
Richard, your post here jogged my old memory and I wanted to ask you what/how to use tbi on a small six, that you mentioned a few days ago.&nbsp; Thanks! Dave...
Dave Neubauer
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Jun 1, 2008
6:52 pm
20070
someone on one of the two boards has purchased the kit to do this from a company that makes fuel injection kits to retrofit old engines.i emailed the company...
Richard Nance
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Jun 1, 2008
7:23 pm
20071
OK, I remember that discussion. Thanks! Dave in WA ... From: Richard Nance <rkirbyn@...> Subject: Re: [Econosrus] Great 6-pistoned Pig To:...
Dave Neubauer
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Jun 1, 2008
7:29 pm
20072
i just noticed that they also already have a kit for the 300.i wonder if the kit could get any mpgs from a 240? ... From: Dave Neubauer To:...
Richard Nance
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Jun 1, 2008
7:37 pm
20073
Thanks , Herb in Fl. ' 64 Panel ' 65 Panel ' 67 Falcon Window Van E.E.P.C. member eBay user , econolineherb <html> <body bgcolor=white text=black> <br ...
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econolineherb3
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Jun 1, 2008
9:28 pm
20074
Richard - Ford made a port injected version of the 300 cid six, used in trucks in (I think) the late '80s. If you could fit that into the dog house, it might...
dunnegi
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Jun 1, 2008
11:25 pm
20075
This is true starting in 1987 (vans) through whenever Ford stopped using the 300 big 6, probably 1995-97? In trucks and vans. Dave in WA...
Dave Neubauer
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Jun 1, 2008
11:31 pm
20076
Great. Now I'm replying to myself. I don't know if anyone is interested but the old fellow Ak Miller did a number of things to the big 6, including using 327...
Dave Neubauer
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Jun 1, 2008
11:38 pm
20077
im really curious what kind of mileage a fi 300 oad combo in a first gen would get? ... From: Dave Neubauer To: Econosrus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June...
Richard Nance
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Jun 1, 2008
11:47 pm
20078
Dave You can buy gas for that! My 65 Mustang engine has 12.5/1 pistons full race cam and I run 110 octane. Bought 5 gallons 3 weeks ago. Price 5.34 a...
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Jun 2, 2008
12:06 am
20079
On each side of the case there's a cover held on with four bolts, with a piston and diaphragm inside. These are the servos, and they actuate the bands which do...
polecat1010
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Jun 2, 2008
3:09 am
20080
Joe's MPG numbers agree exactly (16-17) with what I always got with my '66 van with 240/C4/3.00. Actually there was one exception - I made a 230 mile trip,...
polecat1010
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Jun 2, 2008
3:17 am
20081
Herb, thanks for the numbers! Here's what you've got: E14 = Econoline van series J = 240 engine H = Lorain Ohio assembly plant 690670 = May 1965 serial number ...
polecat1010
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Jun 2, 2008
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20082
Just sold some bits. I made him a killer deal. I still have a bunch of stuff available that I'd love to move. Two sets of 4 wheels, rims, a belly pan, the disc...
shawnemersonhibmacronan
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Jun 2, 2008
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20083
Shawn Do I remember a post saying you were coming to Carlisle this weekend??? If so I am interested in the disc brake set up. Ray Cleveland From:...
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Jun 2, 2008
1:34 pm
20084
Jay, I realize you responded to a similar request back in August of last year regarding heater hose routings but would appreciate your expanding a bit more on...
Tom Walker
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Jun 2, 2008
3:54 pm
20085
Tom, I don't know if there is much difference between your 65' and my 63', but on my 63' (with the heater on the floor; not under the dash) the hose coming...
restoreecono
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Jun 2, 2008
5:33 pm
20086
I need a clutch alignment tool for a 8 1/2" clutch (small six) for my pickup. No one in my area sells one separately. NAPA a has "universal" one that doesn't...
dan angelico
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Jun 2, 2008
8:58 pm
20087
Dan, I have one of those wooden alignment tools that fits your clutch. If you're interested, send me your address offline and I'll drop in the mail tomorrow. ...
zgibbhome
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Jun 3, 2008
1:23 am
20088
Hey all was reading all the talk about sway bars. Would this be the same as the stabilizer bar?? Was driving the other day hit a bump and i heard something...
Dominick Santana
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Jun 3, 2008
1:34 am
20089
Now on Ebay Supervan in Kingman AZ. $300 buy it now. http://tinyurl.com/3epe66 Better hurry. Dan in Mass....
dan angelico
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Jun 3, 2008
1:50 am
20090
One in the same Dom. I called John @ Addco last week... I need to put another bug in his ear. Driving... I'd remove the broken piece, possibly have it welded...
Paul Coffey
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Jun 3, 2008
2:23 am
20091
I may be the guinea pig for this one. I bought the '80-'89 Econoline links today. $71 for the heavy duty pair including straightening from my local NAPA....
zgibbhome
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Jun 3, 2008
2:39 am
20092
Bruce, Thanks for the offer. I'm going to try a socket and extension. If that doesn't work I'll try Advance Auto. They carry them. Except the store right next...
Dan Angelico
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Jun 3, 2008
2:52 am
20093
You can also rent the universal tool from your local ACE/True Value Hardware store or rental house...
zgibbhome
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Jun 3, 2008
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