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    Hello all from SW Colorado

    I still have the original documents for 1257. Title application and 1 year warranty from Courtesy Ford. Dan or Jack Bell? Or whoever wants the two...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Introductions and Greetings
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    Smiling tears

    I just turned on the TV for NASCAR and heard of Mr. Shelby's death. I've owned two of the originals and had the pleasure of meeting him one time...
    Thread by: Mike Christie, May 11, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Carroll Shelby Tribute
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    Spark or no spark???

    Got it! Thanks for the clarification. Now, get yourself a new set of points, condenser, rotor and cap. If you've never replaced a set of points...
    Post by: Mike Christie, May 26, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    Spark or no spark???

    GCRIV, what did you scrape off of the "leads"? Corrosion? If so, replace the cap and wires (one at a time) and could you please explain how you...
    Post by: Mike Christie, May 25, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    Spark or no spark???

    Tommyleea is right about the basic tune up. Most intermittent problems are electrical related and not fuel. It sounds like if you run it hard and...
    Post by: Mike Christie, May 25, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    No gas getting to carb.

    Re: Fuel pump working or not? Bypassing the fuel filter is only for the purpose of diagnostics. If the engine runs the same with the filter...
    Post by: Mike Christie, May 24, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    No gas getting to carb.

    Re: Fuel pump working or not? I know this is basic information and it probably has already been mentioned, but in regards to rubber fuel lines,...
    Post by: Mike Christie, May 22, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    No gas getting to carb.

    I had heard of using propane to find a vacuum leak, but never tried it as propane is heavy compared to air and will settle settle on the ground...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    No gas getting to carb.

    Take a vacuum reading while the engine is running at an idle. Write down that reading, then rev the engine slightly and watch the needle on the...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Jan 25, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    No gas getting to carb.

    Re: Fuel pump working or not? GCRIV, in reference to using the carb cleaner. You probably will not see any bubbles when trying to detect a...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Jan 23, 2009 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    Wanting to find/purchase 2320

    mherman, thank you so much for the information on #1257. I looked at the photos and see an Ivy Green w/ white stripes 66. There is only one...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Jan 8, 2009 in forum: Lost, Found & Looking
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    No gas getting to carb.

    Re: Fuel pump working or not? Ok, now I'm really suspicious of the new fuel filter. This filter reminds me of the tube of caulk I've been...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    No gas getting to carb.

    Re: Fuel pump working or not? "inline clear filter that you installed" keeps being mentioned. Is it possible that the filter was installed...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Dec 16, 2008 in forum: 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
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    Wanting to find/purchase 2320

    GT350KID, I know what you mean by trying to find the current owner of the car you had so much history with. I too have original documents on...
    Post by: Mike Christie, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: Lost, Found & Looking