FordSix Performance Forum

SteveS

How nice. Great looking old Falcon.

SteveS

I really don't know the SVC system but isn't there a vacuum line to the distributor? If you plug that you'd eliminate a possible vacuum leak there.

SteveS

You will know how I voted based on my explanation. I love inline sixes. In stock form (which mine is) they are pretty underpowered when you add p/s, a/c and automatic transmission in a 3000 lb car but: 1. There's only one cylinder head. 2. There's room to work on it with it installed. 3. Single bbl ...

SteveS

When looking for vacuum leaks don't forget the distributor advance. It could leak too.

SteveS

It's simply amazing how much damage the engine will tolerate. That head is a mess and the engine still ran.

SteveS

Does anyone have a picture of one of those "pre-light" cans? I sure would like to see one on the inside. My 82 Cougar has the big pipe and I can find nothing on the internet about it nor does the internet mention that there is a pre-cat in there.

SteveS

Two projects at the same time...good use of time and training takes place on your car and not his.

That way his will be better.

This is getting to be a daily read and is the best thread going. Now to pick from my projects. I'm disabled from indecision.

SteveS

What a fun project. My son and I fixed up a 66 GMC much like your Falcon. He still misses that old truck today. These are valuable times for you and your son. He'll never forget the experience and neither will you.

I love it. Keep the news coming.

SteveS

I'm thinking that the distance is much shorter in the Falcon than the Fairmont thus the extra length. I certainly haven't thought of my cable at all so I don't know if it can be adjusted out or shortened.

SteveS

LMC has it. P/N 45-0231 on page 102 of the catalog linked below.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fc/t.aspx

SteveS

I had an intermittent missfire at idle when at full operating temp. Drove me nuts until I found the smog mechanic set the plugs at .035" vice .050".

SteveS

I think Jackfish is right on with his assesment. There's a leak somewhere whether or not it's the carb, distro, or PCV. Something is leaking. Check every hose by taking it off and really scrutinizing for cracks. Take a good look at the carb base plate. That non-hot rodded engine should be pulling cl...

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I'm off next week so shopping it is. I'm willing to try anything at this point. It's a very annoying problem and these "wet" starts can't be good to the catalytic converter either. It might be a week or so but I promise to report back. I'm sure the original poster jtan540 is taking aciton ...

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Take this advice with a grain of salt, but it seemed to work for me on those hot summer days. Head to Wal-mart and buy a cheap cutting board. Cut out a piece to mount under the coolant plate (the one with the hoses) using a gasket as a template. Throw it in there. Make sure the surfaces are smooth....

SteveS

I've had this problem for years. I've tried timing, float adjusted lower, heat shield, and several different carbs. As built my car did not come with a water cooled base. I've found nothing to fix this problem. I'm wondering if the 5% ethanol fuel and the former MBTE additives in the fuel contribute...

SteveS

They do look different enough but definately notice a theme that's similar. Nice work.

SteveS

Very nice work. I noticed that both the 62 wagon and the 63 sedan have similar themed interiors. Both look fantastic.

SteveS

200 six. Quite common through 1982. After that the 3.8 became the standard.

SteveS

Yup, 82 Cougar wagon.

SteveS

Over the last week I tried several things. First I made a heat shield. No help with that. Then I changed the timing to 9* BTDC. No help.

I've lowered the float. It's 1/4" lower than spec. This so far has seemed to help.

SteveS

All, The test today was that instead of taking the aircleaner off to vent the fumes after i got home for lunch I took the top off and drove it home that way. No change but also no liquid fuel boiling over from the bowl. Dry as a bone. The car only rich starts after sitting 20-60 minutes or so. No ga...

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Come to think of it back in the olden days the air cleaners were open to the atmosphere. On mine it's completely closed and only open to the fender intake when hot but the vapors would normally run downhill and can't get there from the carb throat and can't possibly vent. Along with the fact that th...

SteveS

I never thought of vapor flooding. Certainly it would re-condense in the manifold after it cools a bit. I try that taking the cover off and letting it vent.

Thanks jaymers and rbohm I'll give it a shot.

The ignition timing so spot on 10*.

SteveS

I have an 82 Mercury Cougar station wagon with the 200 six and the proper Motorcraft (holley 1946) carb. The car runs great at idle and all speeds. Passed the California emissions test last March after months of problems with carbs and also had the head inspected, cleaned, valve seats ground and one...

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I'm pretty experienced with the 3.8 V6. Two of the three have blown the headgaskets. Both engines were damaged beyond just the headgaskets. Part of the problem is the aluminum heads. They corrode around the water passages resulting in enough lost material to cause the headgasket failure. They won't ...

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JackFish wrote:Shiny!
I've had my engine "in" for a couple months now, and I'm still still gettiing doodads and thingamajigs together for it.
Maybe I'll get to fire it up this week!

I can't wait for you to fire it up. And see it finished. Cool looking engine.

SteveS

Being cheap I was trying to avoid a tranny overhaul since I have a perfectly good overhauled C5 not being used. Of course the car probably needs an engine as well. 195,000 miles.

SteveS

Will a 1985 C5 transmission bolt up to a Mercury 221 or 260 V8? It's currently attached to a 3.8 V6.

SteveS

My Cougar does not get the fuel "boil" so much now that my cold air duct is replaced. It was a big problem this spring and early summer without it. Cool air being relative so to speak. Under hood air is way too hot.

SteveS

I had my head off this last March. The 200 six doesn't use dowels. You have to make your own from bolts or the like. Yes the head does move a bit. Just make sure it's centered and torque 'er down. I had no problems with mine. It seems everything straightens out during the bolt tightening process.

SteveS

Just to add to the confusion....My 82 Cougar has a C5 attached to the 200. Low mount starter.

SteveS

The 81 inline has the big (relatively speaking) log head and bigger valves. Even though the Holley 1946 seems to be a bit complicated if you don't need the emissions parts you can cap off the unsued ports on the carb. My 82 Cougar has the C5 tranny. I'm not sure if the 81 used a C5 or a C4. I think ...

SteveS

If I were you I'd take the tune up advice and get the carb checked for leaks BEFORE you spend money on replacement anything.

Unless there's a vacuum leak with the transmission I can't imagine what the transmission has to do with this problem.

listen to Eaglo on this.

SteveS

I'm totally befuddled but not unhappy. Since I fixed the warning lights on the dash by replacing a blown fuse I haven't had any stalling problems at all. This is strange. I've driven the car two days this week with no problems. Not that I don't pay any attention but those lights haven't worked for o...

SteveS

Mostly by dribble. The oil just dribbles from the Rocker arms on to the valve stems. Same for the push rods. The valves actually need no oil except for the top of the stem that's in contact with the rocker arm. The valve stem seals prevent oil from getting sucked down to the combustion chamber.

SteveS

Glad to hear you are back up and running good. My much newer Cougar never was running hot but I too had one burnt valve that actually caused it to fail the California emissions test for high hydrocarbons. I had worked literally everything else. Even the compression was up to snuff . My mechanic was ...

SteveS

I checked it after 2.5 hours. Stalling. I plugged the EGR that's not the problem. It sure acts like fuel starvation. When I stab the throttle to keep it running it gets a shot from the Accel pump and keeps going. I'll have to check the power valve and see what it's doing. I know if I pull and cap th...

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Wow. Several things I've never thought of. I've got some checking to do. The EGR and power brake booster are interesting issues and will check those. Actually BIGREDRASA none of the emissions things should work at idle, except of course the cat. I had been through all the EGR stuff a few months ago ...

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Fordconvert. If I open the trottle to about 2,000 rpm I can keep it running. After about 4-5 minutes it's back to normal. During the high throttle period in runs rough and will attempt to stall. BIGREDRASA, All the ignition module and pickup are new (six months ago). The car doesn't act like this at...

SteveS

Here's the scenario. 1982 Cougar wagon with 200 six and all functional smog equipment. Start the car in the morning. Runs great. Let it sit for 5 hours. Starts immediately but stalls at idle just as if it has a vacuum leak. Start/stall, start/stall. This goes on until it warms up then it's fine. It ...

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I would guess Ford. Comet was originally supposed to be Edsel but got spun off to it's own brand sold at Mercury dealers in 1960. I don't know the real answer to your question but my admittedly late model Mercury Cougar (1982) says power by Ford on the valve cover.

SteveS

The later Fox bodied cars with 4 x 4.5 bolt pattern stock are 5.5" and optional to 6". I don't know if the center hole size is the same thought.

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My 82 Cougar is pulling 20" at 2,200 feet iabove sea level. I was told only 17-18 is possible 2,000 ft above sea level.

SteveS

Nothing keeps the seals down. Just make sure the stems are clean and a little oil won't hurt. They won't ride up enough to come off the base. I did mine a couple of years ago. All was good afterwards. When I pulled the head last month the seals were still good and although a couple had come up a bit...

SteveS

I would think that an inline fastback was the coolest car in the show. Everyone has a V8. Only some have a six.

I'd like to see it.

SteveS

eeyore wrote:Looks alot like the early Ford. The 215, 223, 262 family I'm not sure, check out this link. http://www.geocities.com/edwins63/ohvsix.html

I agree with eeyore.

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eeyore wrote:Yes, that is a 1980 (E0) casting used from a 80-82. 1.75 intake (carb) bore and 1.76 intake valves.

Thanks.

SteveS

Cylinder head question.

Is the casting number the number that shows on the log? I see no other numbers on my head. Mine is 5 EOBE 6090 BB.

SteveS

I had the same thing a couple of weeks ago. I reset the gasket at the front of the cat and tightened up that connector and the clicking/tapping noise on acceleration went away.

I thought I was going nuts or the torque converter was loose.

SteveS

I'm having a vacuum problem. On the lower right hand side of the diagram there is a A/CL CWM (lower right of the diagram). When this is not connected to the vacuum lines the car runs great. When connected I get hesitation, stalling and really cannot drive the car that way. If you follow the lines yo...

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