[T3] the addiction continues

[Brian Fye]

I'm going to get a single vac canister FI distributor and see if that helps
with the rich idle issue.

On Wed, Jun 3, 2015 at 6:56 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> With today's gas, the FI may need some adjustment.  I hate to suggest
> people
> have at it as you need to make sure everything else is right first or
> you'll
> just never get there but I know all my cars here in NY needed a major
> adjustment richer 2 years ago.
>
> KEith
>
>
> Topnotch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> 87 Golf  "Winterat"
>
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> On Behalf Of Brian Fye
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 12:27 PM
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> Subject: [T3] the addiction continues
>
> I bought a 1972 squareback on Monday.  It was owned by only 2 folks prior
> to me and the 2nd owner was the mechanic for the 1st owner!
> Somewhere along the way in the last decade, the engine and FI were swapped
> to a 73 except for the distributor, which is still the 72 with dual lines
> off the canister.  Can I block off one of the lines and call it good, or do
> I really need the 73 distributor?  It runs and drives, but it is really a
> dog off the line.
>
> Also, the car was set up, in the mid 90s to be towed behind an RV.  It has
> the 6 prong plug under the front bumper for lights,  and has the tow bar
> adapters under the front bumper.
>
> It also had a dealer installed a/c unit at some point.  It still has the
> under dash unit (fan still works) and condensors, but the compressor and
> all the engine bay brackets are gone.  The blue interior is shot, but the
> car is solid enough to bring to life again.
>
> --
> Brian Fye
> Canyonville Christian Academy
> 541 839 4401 ext. 110
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Brian Fye
Canyonville Christian Academy
541 839 4401 ext. 110
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