New reproduction wiper knob for the 71-73 Mustang, but makes an excellent replacement for the 73-77 Maverick/Comet (will also fit '72). Available...
They make the clips...
See http://1bad6t.com/Maverick/repair/engine_repair_01.html ...again scroll almost half way down the page. If you don't have to get a state...
First off...the vacuum hoses connections are to not from. The carburetor is making the vacuum not the distributor. First pic is part of the...
part number C8AZ-11573...
Only vacuum lines you need are carb to distributor advance and vacuum to automatic transmission. If you have power brakes you will need vacuum to...
Yes it helps performance a little bit by changing the vacuum advance. Like most emission stuff on these engines to make the exhaust smell better...
70-77 came with either a 5/16" or 3/8" sock. Check to see what size fuel line you have now. [ATTACH]
Every engine has its own personally. I get the best mpg at 3300 rpm/72 mph in my 60 Falcon (19.75 mpg). I get about 15 mpg at 2300-2500
Seatbelt/starter interlock system. It's a '74-some early 75 only thing. AKA "The Yellow Box" http://1bad6t.com/Maverick/repair/seatbelt_74.html
Bought a new battery...9 year old Red Top died on me yesterday and had to get a stranger to jump me off.
Sounds like a dead battery problem
That dog will hunt. The 250 is over 1-5/8" taller than the 170/200 block so carb height plays a big role in closing the hood. [ATTACH]
Your pic is a RBS carb...Napa is showing a YF carb. All 250's came with RBS
I'm glad to hear the good news also
Because the gauge will be working 24/7 and it will kill the battery. Not all fuses are hot all the time...some are hot only when the key is...
That is part of the Cold Temperature Activated Vacuum (CTAV) system. I don't have to get emission test each year so I removed it from my '74 along...
I wouldn't. You will get a better real world reading hooking it up to the radio feed wire or fuse box. be sure it is a switched hot wire...not...
My '74 250 didn't have a spring on the accelerator pump and I experienced the same issue that you are having...along with not wanting to start...
He was very active on fordmuscle forums a few years ago also
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