Howdy, all.
A friend is selling off his 63 Galaxie and he has employed me to get her back up and on the road after sitting for about 3 years.
Tbird 390, Ford 4 barrel, auto, console shift. I charged the oil pump, pre-lubed the cylinders, rebuilt the carb, fresh gas, replaced cap, rotor, points, condensor & coil.
She fired right up, but I'm having a problem that is stumping me.
For the third time now, I got to his house, and started her up. The brakes are a little sticky, so I've been doing a little back and forth to loosen them up with no real problems.
But each time, I roll forward and the engine starts to cut out. I throw it in neutral and gently rev to keep her lit.
The engine seems to be overloading with gas or something - that's just what it seems like - but the gentle massaging of the pedal seems to smooth it out.
I roll backwards in his driveway and the same thing happens in reverse. Each time, after the engine has smoothed back out to normal, I shut it off. It does not restart after that. The next time I go over, she fires right up.
The transmission was "rebuilt" by a guy who's reputation has steadily deteriorated in town, so it makes me think there could be an issue with the torque convertor? Maybe some control valve? She runs absolutely smooth idling or revving, but as soon as I put her in gear, the problem shows up.
Any ideas on what I could check? Did I mess up the carb somehow? That doesn't seem to be an issue because of the smooth running in Park, but ya never know.
We are trying to get this thing sold asap (he just had TRIPLETS!) and need to button the Old Gal up.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks all, and feel free to email me directly.
Thanks,
George