Recent content by bradleyjamess

Rstreet, are those basically the thin "pads" that the carbs rest on? That's another suggestion that I was looking into. I actually have a guy coming over to help adjust the timing next weekend, as it is two degrees off and it's a task that's a little out of my reach...I appreciate you guys...

To maintain some level uniformity.

A few pics... Not sure if you can tell from the pics, but I need to refabricate the return line, as it's not positioned correctly from an aesthetics standpoint.

4speed, I really appreciate that suggestion... I did make sure that it's flowing properly as I have the entire line refabricated and replaced the line shortly after I got it (car came with a cylinder-shaped, after market Wix fuel filter, and I found a factory-correct glass bowl filter that I...

Yes, mine has the return line. Not sure why, but I can attest that it did not stop my vapor lock problem. I did wrap the return line as well.. I'll try posting a few pics tomorrow

Hi all! 409/425 guy here and I've been having huge problems with vapor lock pretty much ever since I acquired my car here in Florida. Did all kinds of research and gathered all sorts of opinions from A to Z - replace fuel pump, install a fuel pump assist, replace the fuel lines, replace the...

Don, I can simply replace the gasket, can I not? Not familiar with the glass bowls, as I am currently running a Wix, cylinder-shaped filter. It works fine, but as I mentioned, I prefer going with original looking components whenever possible. I do appreciate your inputs

Kickstarting another old thread, but that is the beauty of this forum -- basically a living, breathing historical document for all new and future new owners to learn from :appl Two Questions: 1. On page three of this thread, "Wintertexan" posted a pic of his return line glass bowl filter...

El rat - negative. No smoke at all my friend.

I read from another source that it could be a head gasket issue so I appreciate your input guys. This is the best news I've read all week :clap Thanks for the advice Don!

Recently changed my spark plugs and found that most of them had a slight coat of oil on the threads as I removed the old ones. Not nearly enough to drip or anything like that...just enough to run the finger across it and tell that it's oil. Does this mean I may have a head gasket issue (gulp)...

All, New owner here...The only two times I've taken it out for a nice joyride, I get back to my garage and the overflow tube leaks what appears to be 6 - 8 ounces of coolant. It is now below the "register" or whatever it's called (located like one inch below the cap). I just bought the car...

I understand I'm bringing this thread back from the dead...just ordered two Hastings air filters thanks to the info provided above. Thanks gents...(for those of you who are still active)

Hi all. Wondering if anyone has any insight on how to identify original factory 409 valve covers. I was told the originals had the dimples on top from the spot welds....anything else I can look for that would help distinguish? Attached are a few photos of my covers. The first one is an example...

Thank you for the warm welcome, gentlemen.