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Buttoned most of everything back up, adjusted the carb and did a quick drive. All seems good except for this weird 1/2 second surge we heard a couple times. After the short drive I left it idling and the engine stopped. It did that one more time before we called it a day. Not sure if it's something related to not hooking everything back up 100‰ for the sake of just getting it started up. Gonna have to check connectors etc. maybe the distributor. Still need to replace some dicey vacuum and emissions hoses.

Next day or 2 is torque/re-torque manifold and head bolts, drive, let it cool, torque again.

Well the van is idling totally lopey now, we found there's a voltage drop... Yay more electrical BS. Took out the ignition switch, and it is clearly bad - discolored and loose terminals. Jumping all around on the meter. Getting one tomorrow if I can find it.

Damn Ford, should have bought a Chevy.

Says you

Says me too ..... lol

Wow Charlie ! Are you coming over to The Bow-Tie Guys ?

Go Bowtie and let your knuckles heal up........

Vanessa got a much needed bath today.

I have also been working on making my garage a more comfortable hang out. It's been a good chair but the low back makes it uncomfortable. Upgrade!

Foldable armrests, lumbar, reclining, swivel, rolling, and that comfortable high back. I'm in heaven.

Nice upgrade!