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mafoose
Oct 30, 2006

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BrokenKnucklez posted:

FWIW a generator isn't putting out much at low speed/idle any ways.

This is the time to seriously consider how original you want the car. An alternator will make life a MILLION times easier and the output is always so much higher.

This.

If you want a driver, an aftermarket modern carb, electronic ignition, and an alternator would increase drivability and reliability by leaps and bounds.

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mafoose
Oct 30, 2006

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Motronic posted:

Did you remember the chant and the ritual sacrifice as well?

Seriously....WTF was that supposed to do?

It can loosen a stuck float or needle valve. I've had an old carb that occasionally needed it. Nowadays if a carbd car gives me fits, its time for a weber or efi.

mafoose
Oct 30, 2006

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Is it the stock pressure gauge?
Try putting in a decent one if it is and double checking.

Honestly on an old engine, 15psi idle hot oil pressure is no problem.

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