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1966 Ford Fairlane Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Stalls, Condenser.
Mileage: 97,000 miles.

Asked on April 16, 2012

I recently bought a 1966 Ford Fairlane Convertible, that has the 289 badges, but is actually running a 302. How do I set the points?

302 Engine.
Non-Electronic ignition - has points and condenser.
Stalls when warm and in gear. Runs fine in nuetral or park, just stalls when the tranny is engaged at idle once the engine is warm.
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Replied on April 16, 2012

Adjusting the points isn't going to solve that
The idle speed might just be too low.

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