Expert: Brad Sears - 10/26/2009

Question
QUESTION: Is there a replacement gasket for a trunk mounted fuel tank for a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 6cy, 200? Or do I use something else to seal the fuel tank to the trunk body?

ANSWER: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old car hobbies classified bible. There are many companies that supply parts for old cars and you will find them in Hemmings. www.hemmings.com
Brad


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QUESTION: Any ideas why 66 Mustang ( 6 Cycle, 200) will not start? I have replaced all plug wirer and Dist cap, points, plugs and coil. I have spark at the plug and fuel going to the carb. Any help would be great.

ANSWER: Is this the first start up after working on the car? Was it running before being worked on?Brad

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QUESTION: The car was parked (running) in 2003 and left outside. My Dad passed and left me the car. The engine and trans was full of oil and everthing else was winteized.

Answer
For an engine to run it needs three things, spark, fuel, and compression. To check the spark, remove the center wire from the distributor cap and hold it by the insulator at least a couple of inches from the end, so that the end is about 1/4 inch from a good metal surface on the engine. Then have some one crank the engine. The spark should jump the gap and be a bright blue. If there is no spark than you will need to check the points, condenser, cap, rotor, and coil. If there is spark then remove the air filter. With a flash light look down into the carburetor bore and open and close the throttle. There should be a stream of fuel squirting out into the front two barrels. If there is no fuel then the carburetor, fuel pump,or fuel filter is suspect. If there is fuel then do a compression check on the engine with a compression gauge. The compression should be at least 125 pounds per square inch. Low compression could be and internal engine  problem or a jumped timing chain.
Brad