Here is where it stands: Read the first post to get the initial details. Replaced harmonic balancer -- No change Replaced torque converter -- No...
Interestingly, this new ethanol bended fuels we use tends to strip the old varnish pretty well. The place I would look is the primary fuel...
Verified that the flexplate and balancer was indeed for a 250. My suspicion is the transmission as well. They are "reasonable" for a rebuilt...
Just my opinion here, but I really enjoy the torque from a straight 6. I have the 250 in my Maverick and like the low end torque better than a V8...
On the docket is: Remove and replace torque converter Replace transmission mount Replace harmonic balancer I will have results posted by tuesday.
This is a new motor with the same engine vibration as the last motor. Which, when you put everything into question, the only thing that is common...
Vibration occurs at revs and driving rpms alike. Did as suggested: Removed all belts and ran for 1 minute. Outcome: Vibration is still...
I've searched the forums fairly extensively and found lots of problems and when they are solved the person usually doesn't report back as to its...
Well as long as we are adding our "guess", I'll put mine in. I see people using the same carb gasket and spacers over and over.... they crush and...
One question though. Did you use manifold vacuum or ported vacuum with your conversion?
One thing to consider. I just bought and finished a restoration on a 4 door maverick. With that conversion I went with the HEI conversion on the...
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