Got the fuel system all set. The car has a Tanks, Inc. gas tank with the internal pump along with a Holley pressure regulator and an inline fuel pressure gauge in front of the tank. The Tempest had a big Holley 850 on it when I bought it and the pressure was set to 8-9 psi, too much for a Rochester Q-jet, so we adjusted it down to 5.5 psi. The fuel will be pushed to a stock deep reservoir mechanical pump.
We also got the correct fan spacer (had too short or too long) to position the fan correctly in the shroud (half in/half out). The radiator and heater hoses are on. All the electrical checked out fine...got power to the coil, lights, wipers, horn, switches, etc., so no bad grounds to chase around. Now it's just the carb and connections, then reinstall the hood for it's maiden voyage with the new XV 400 motor.
Dennis
|