It was in the 80?s <G> this weekend here in Atlanta and while out running
around in my 68 2000, I was watching the temp gauge and noticed that it
fluctuated between 3/4 and 7/8 of the way up the temp gauge. (I don?t
recall the degree figures). Is this normal, or am I running hot? Driving
was variable stop and go with some short stretches in between.
On a different note, I notice that gas sometimes runs out of the overflow
tube of the carburetor closest to the firewall. I have an electric fuel
pump installed by the PO, so I do not know the output pressure. I have one
of those glass fuel filters with a removable cartridge, and have installed
a fuel pressure regulator. I checked the float to see if it was leaking,
and it is fine. I started the car and let it idle for a minute, and then
gas started POURING out of the overflow! I shut it down, notched the
pressure regulator back to a ?2? setting, and it seems fine. Something
here is fishy. Any ideas? Is there a problem using this kind of filter or
regulator setup? P.S. - Fuel Priced here are $1.14 for 93 Octane, and less
than a buck for regular. Sounds good compared to out West!
Lastly, another endorsement for Redline MTL in the tranny. Great Stuff!!
Much smoother shifting and a lot less crunching! However, it does magnify
any small leaks you may have. Thanks to all who post to the list, your
help is much appreciated.
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