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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I will Scott, thank you.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Just a little update, as I may or may not have stated that I've had an ongoing idle issue where I can't get below 850-900. I went back to basically and checked compression and found 170 on cylinders 1-3 and 145 on number 4 so that if good to me considering the engine has only run on muffs. My...
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 2.3 Idle

    Cool, thanks Scott. I am wrong too much assuming 😊. It was 38-39 degrees which I believe is a couple degrees above the tolerance. I do still need to check the timing and depending on that outcome the distributor is getting pulled. I just have suspicions.....
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 2.3 Idle

    I went back to the beginning and my compression is 170 on 1-3 and 145 on 4. I will check the dwell tomorrow if the weather cooperates. As far as dwell I think my mistake was checking it by just cranking so I'll correct that. I've never went through setting dwell on vehicles, are marine...
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Rochester Carb (17086107) Dumping Fuel

    I can concur that the float level is very important. I just went through the issue. There could be other issues as mentioned above.
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Wood species and type for stringers

    Sorry you are correct i was just trying to help because I was a noob when I started my journey.
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Wood species and type for stringers

    I agree but when encapsulated in fiberglass correctly you get the strength just like indoors without delamination.Not trying to start an argument but whatever kind of wood you use it has to be encapsulated correctly where water exposure has the highest probability.
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Wood species and type for stringers

    I look at it this way...although the manufacturing process is a bit different LVL's are made with multiple layers glued together like plywood and are structurely super strong compared to dimensional lumber.
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    How are you doing @sopwithcamel74? Making any progress? My wife just gave me a honey-do-list which puts the boat on hold and made me realize I haven't heard from you about any progress on your project. Hope all is well.
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1988 2.3 Idle

    Hi all, I'm looking for some advice and or direction. I've had a common problem since I first got my engine running. The engine starts great and throttles up great but idling has been nothing but frustration! When trying to get it to idle near the required rpm it won't go lower that 900 maybe...
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thanks for the thoughts @salvageyard saviour the float was not correct which surprised me. It's been probably 20 years since my last one but even before that I never had to do what I did. I also replaced a couple of other things internally from the automotive carb I got schmoozed with but all in...
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Solenoid wiring digram

    I took some pictures of my setup, hopefully it helps. I have the 2.3 liter Ford but I'm hopeful you or someone else may see something.
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    More progress.
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I needed a break from the mechanicals so I decided to work on the cosmetics, not glued but allowing overlap. Looks like a stick figure murder scene lol.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Gel coat advice

    I wanted to add that I could get it through my local NAPA location. They only sold quarts which at the time worked for me.
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thanks for the information, it's been many years since I rebuilt a carburetor and that didn't cross my mind. That is certainly worth checking, I did some surfing and it came up as a possible problem and I made sure the information was for a mechanical pump 😊. Thinking about the rebuild kit...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well you make progress and have setbacks as a famous person named @chevymaher once said 😉. From what I can tell my fuel pump went bad because the amount of fuel it dumps overflows the carburetor, I had a similar problem with the other carburetor but not nearly as bad. The positive note though...
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to share the oil drain I had mentioned long ago. It's draining slow because it's cold but even so I can have a couple of beers in the meantime., I also decided that along with the valve I will just install a plug on the valve then no worries.
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Yes they are pretty and make marine applications (Scott) but not worth the money on my scenario and have read about bad situations. Yes you both got me to look anyway 😂
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I just had a thought that maybe a turbo would make it look prettier but just for looks though 😊
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