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Old October 7th, 2013, 11:41 PM
Island66 Island66 is offline
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Default Re: New '66 Owner - In Over My Head?

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Originally Posted by tommyduncan View Post
I would search a little higher up for those leaks. Get it fairly clean and let it run long enough to see where it comes from. The two places you circled still could be leaks but that is likely where it collects on the engine on its way to your driveway.
Thanks. That dawned on my last night. I am going to give her a once over in the next day or two and hopefully find a more accurate location.

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As far as the carb...they aren't too hard to rebuild. Look for fetchmeapepsi's build. He is in a similar situation as you and is figuring it out with a little hard work and persistence.
I've read his build. Great stuff. I need to figure out what carb I have and order a rebuild kit, I guess.

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The turn signals are hard to find parts for. You might have to go with an aftermarket unit that clamps to the column. Trucks not much older than these came with them so it doesn't really look too out of place.
Interesting. I will have to look more in to that. Thanks for the help!
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