The choke is opening up all the way. I double checked the first time that it started...

I was running a 750cfm on the 430 for 8 years without any issues. It ran perfect on the 750.

Thanks for the help.

Also, I forgot to mention that I checked the gap on the points, and it was dead on. I also replaced the coil, thinking that the coil was getting hot. However, I have not tried to change the distributor condenser.

Hi everyone, I have a 1965 Continental with a 430ci MEL. I parked the car for about 6 months and when I came back I had issues starting the car. The car would start and run perfectly for a minute or two, and then would die and wouldn't restart. Originally, I thought that I had pumped bad gas into th...

That's what I figured... Thanks.

That's too bad... I would love to find a marauder intake and carb setup to go on my '65 but there is no way I could justify paying 6K for that... Does anyone know where to get one for cheaper? Say around 1k?? Is that even possible anymore?

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Here are a few pictures of my project. I have been driving it since I was 16. I recently rebuilt the engine & transmission and by using tips from the MEL forum put roller rockers and an RV cam. Lots of modifications to the engine and obviously suspension also. As soon as I can get rid of a pesky oil...

Hey guys, I am having a problem with my 1965 430. I have a small miss on #7. I just rebuilt the engine so I did a 5 angle valve job, new springs, and hardened valve seats also I have 130 PSI on all cylinders. I have replaced the coil, distributor, points and vacuum advance. The only other thing I ca...

Thanks for the warm welcome. Ich bin ein bisschen jung. But its never too young to be a Ford, Merc or lincoln lover!

Hey guys, My name is Dave. I am here from Tulsa, OK. I have a slightly custom 1965 continental with a slightly updated 430 MEL.I bought the '65 when I was 16 and drove it as a daily driver until I was 22 (only 3 years ago). Also among my collection are a 1953 chevy 2dr post, 1955 ford C550 (cabover ...