I used to want to switch my I-6 out for the 289 (well technically I dreamt of swapping the whole drivetrain and putting in an LSX engine), but the chassis/body/"frame" of mine can't handle itself too well already. If I take turns too quick, my tires cut themselves up on my wheel wells
If you're still looking for some improvements after the electronic ignition and the headers, a 2 barrel carb with an electric choke, like a Holley 5200 makes a great difference. The electric choke is a lot more reliable and you'll have a lot more passing power.
Hey, I gotta 67 with a inline 6, in perfect condition, all we have to do during the winter is pump the gas 5 or 6 times and turn the key and it starts right up! Ive grown up around this car, I'm 14 now, but the way your Mustang sounds, it seems to me that the electric choke isn't working. Sometimes the choke sticks on ours, we have to rev it a few times to get it to cut off. And look up pony carburetors, the inline 6s had carburetor issues, We had our carburetor redone by them cause if we p
How is the inline 6? Im i hghschool and I fixed up my moms old 1990 5.0 V8. Its a nice car but I cant take it colledge. There is a dealership selling an 88 inline 6 convertable for 2 grand, I would love to drive a mustang to colledge. Im assuming that is has some problem is they are selling it only for 2k. If it was in working order dont you think they would ask more?
I like my inline six, it runs pretty good and is easy to work on. I'm not sure how different the later model inline 6's are, but I personally would find a 5.0 V8 LX or GT. 2k is about what that car would go for if it was in decent shape..I got my '88 Camaro IROC that has a 355 V8 in it for only $2500!
@Mauser2012 I myself am a junior in high school. I would tell you to stay away from anything convertible. Those soft tops are hard to replace and you just really don't use it much... or at least up here in New England ya don't. I would stay with a hard top. I would also not go to a dealer. I would rather go craigslist. I looked up same models+conditions of cars in dealerships and craigslist and craigslist cars are generally at least 20% less... without bargaining. I am hoping for one of these.
@MarksmanLeBlanc I can see why a Hard top is a better option. Mines a convertable and I find myself constantly cleaning it and using conditioner. I wish Mustang made a hard top convertable.
I have one too. Pump the gas pedal up and down 2x as you turn the key and it should fire up. I had the same problem when I started it cold. Good luck!
@MrChevyman555 You really don't understand the idea of keeping a classic car original do you? Also, inlines have some interesting advantages to them. Granted the engine in this video needs some work, but it is fine without a v8.
Okay I've since installed a new DUI Electronic Ignition Kit form Classic Inlines and the car runs a lot better now. It starts a lot easier too and can actually be driven on the freeway now. This week I am working on removing the old exhaust and installing a new stainless steel header from Classic Inlines. Stay tuned for more and check out my new vids.
Along with all the suggestions, do you have electronic ignition? If you don't, you'd be better off getting one which will reduce these kinds of problems in cold weather by close to 70%.
gasket on exhaust manifold? cracks in exhaust manifold? warped in central section? carb mounted tight? i had same problem on my 250 straight six those felt pro exhaust gaskets burn out and leaks on the manifold make it cut out upon acceleration and idle like crap. what i did on mine to make the breather fit tighter is used factory bottom of breather and a E1300 K&N air filer and nice chrome plated lid top. that way didnt have to worry about clearing choke housing. tighten fan belt!
Try actually pumping the gas insteadoif lightly tapping it. And try to stay away from revving it real high before oil pressure builds up. The old inline sixes are hard to start tho in the cold
No you don't. I have a dual outlet stainless steel header, which pretty much splits the exhaust side of the head in to two parts (3 cylinder's exhaust goes in to one pipe, and the other 3 cylinders in to another separate pipe.
The straight 6 engine is a very cold natured engine as it is. Due to the intake manifold being mounted on the side of the engine and not on top, carburetors are prone to icing. A good choke might help, but not always.
The choke needs adjustment. There is a hot air tube that transmits heat from the exhaust manifold to the choke. As the motor warms up, the heat relaxes a spring in the choke and releases the choke. By loosening three screws and rotating the choke body, the choke is adjusted to more fully activate when the motor is cold. Before you start the motor when it's cold, remove the air cleaner and make sure the choke butterfly valve is closed. If it's not, rotate the choke body until it is.
I used to want to switch my I-6 out for the 289 (well technically I dreamt of swapping the whole drivetrain and putting in an LSX engine), but the chassis/body/"frame" of mine can't handle itself too well already. If I take turns too quick, my tires cut themselves up on my wheel wells
iceman69420 1 day ago
hey wut kind of gas mileage do you get with the inline 6 is it a 200 or 250
Travhouse 1 month ago
If you're still looking for some improvements after the electronic ignition and the headers, a 2 barrel carb with an electric choke, like a Holley 5200 makes a great difference. The electric choke is a lot more reliable and you'll have a lot more passing power.
66StangProject 1 month ago
Did they make v8 mustangs in 66?
punchmaster123 2 months ago
@punchmaster123
Yes, the 289 V8 was an option in '66.
nares07 2 months ago
Hey, I gotta 67 with a inline 6, in perfect condition, all we have to do during the winter is pump the gas 5 or 6 times and turn the key and it starts right up! Ive grown up around this car, I'm 14 now, but the way your Mustang sounds, it seems to me that the electric choke isn't working. Sometimes the choke sticks on ours, we have to rev it a few times to get it to cut off. And look up pony carburetors, the inline 6s had carburetor issues, We had our carburetor redone by them cause if we p
MrMustangcj 3 months ago
How is the inline 6? Im i hghschool and I fixed up my moms old 1990 5.0 V8. Its a nice car but I cant take it colledge. There is a dealership selling an 88 inline 6 convertable for 2 grand, I would love to drive a mustang to colledge. Im assuming that is has some problem is they are selling it only for 2k. If it was in working order dont you think they would ask more?
Mauser2012 6 months ago
@Mauser2012
I like my inline six, it runs pretty good and is easy to work on. I'm not sure how different the later model inline 6's are, but I personally would find a 5.0 V8 LX or GT. 2k is about what that car would go for if it was in decent shape..I got my '88 Camaro IROC that has a 355 V8 in it for only $2500!
nares07 5 months ago
@Mauser2012 I myself am a junior in high school. I would tell you to stay away from anything convertible. Those soft tops are hard to replace and you just really don't use it much... or at least up here in New England ya don't. I would stay with a hard top. I would also not go to a dealer. I would rather go craigslist. I looked up same models+conditions of cars in dealerships and craigslist and craigslist cars are generally at least 20% less... without bargaining. I am hoping for one of these.
MarksmanLeBlanc 3 months ago
@MarksmanLeBlanc I can see why a Hard top is a better option. Mines a convertable and I find myself constantly cleaning it and using conditioner. I wish Mustang made a hard top convertable.
Mauser2012 3 months ago
I have one too. Pump the gas pedal up and down 2x as you turn the key and it should fire up. I had the same problem when I started it cold. Good luck!
ObamaStoleMyRims 7 months ago
id say its the cold weather
i had a video of mine on dyno at 1000 horses
200 6 turbo
but if you search youtube for 100 hp ford 6
and watch the one that say 1000 hp ford 6 you will see how mine is built
look it up man
oh and my 200 stock motor stalls out when its cold so i would sweat it to much
legendaryford 8 months ago
Give it some GAS!
Blanester 8 months ago
put a v8 in
MrChevyman555 9 months ago
@MrChevyman555
Why don't you come over and do it for me?
nares07 9 months ago 9
@nares07 ok
MrChevyman555 8 months ago
@MrChevyman555 Rlly who pulls out the original straight 6 to put in a v8?
cummins331 8 months ago
@MrChevyman555 You really don't understand the idea of keeping a classic car original do you? Also, inlines have some interesting advantages to them. Granted the engine in this video needs some work, but it is fine without a v8.
TheFoundersWereRight 3 months ago
Hey everyone!
Okay I've since installed a new DUI Electronic Ignition Kit form Classic Inlines and the car runs a lot better now. It starts a lot easier too and can actually be driven on the freeway now. This week I am working on removing the old exhaust and installing a new stainless steel header from Classic Inlines. Stay tuned for more and check out my new vids.
nares07 11 months ago
My 66 sounds like an old ford tractor lol 200in straight six. I love and hate the thing. Awesome car tho.
Newellx66 11 months ago
Did u get it figured out?
65superstang 1 year ago
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65superstang 1 year ago
Awesome dash lights, I got green ones in my '66.
pieman97405 1 year ago
@pieman97405
Thanks for the comment! My dash lights were green when I had the stock style incandescent bulbs in, but I replaced them with brighter blue LED bulbs.
nares07 1 year ago
Along with all the suggestions, do you have electronic ignition? If you don't, you'd be better off getting one which will reduce these kinds of problems in cold weather by close to 70%.
Salesman 1 year ago
gasket on exhaust manifold? cracks in exhaust manifold? warped in central section? carb mounted tight? i had same problem on my 250 straight six those felt pro exhaust gaskets burn out and leaks on the manifold make it cut out upon acceleration and idle like crap. what i did on mine to make the breather fit tighter is used factory bottom of breather and a E1300 K&N air filer and nice chrome plated lid top. that way didnt have to worry about clearing choke housing. tighten fan belt!
granadass 1 year ago
Try actually pumping the gas insteadoif lightly tapping it. And try to stay away from revving it real high before oil pressure builds up. The old inline sixes are hard to start tho in the cold
csisterh 1 year ago
ya, my mustang is just like that.. You cant just start it and be on ur way without it heating up a bit..
WardogWilson 1 year ago
You could have rust inside the carb. Because I just rebuilt a 68 ford mustang and it was doing the same thing
MrBuddy18 1 year ago
choke? my mustang had the same problem. it was just the choke not staying on
carartkid 1 year ago
dont worry, mine does the same thing, is that the stock exhaust cuz it sounds a bit more beefy
Truerocker1090 2 years ago
Yep, the exhaust is all stock. I want to eventually add a header and dual exhaust.
nares07 2 years ago
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MrChevyman555 9 months ago
@MrChevyman555
No you don't. I have a dual outlet stainless steel header, which pretty much splits the exhaust side of the head in to two parts (3 cylinder's exhaust goes in to one pipe, and the other 3 cylinders in to another separate pipe.
nares07 9 months ago
The straight 6 engine is a very cold natured engine as it is. Due to the intake manifold being mounted on the side of the engine and not on top, carburetors are prone to icing. A good choke might help, but not always.
mr48chevy1 2 years ago
The choke needs adjustment. There is a hot air tube that transmits heat from the exhaust manifold to the choke. As the motor warms up, the heat relaxes a spring in the choke and releases the choke. By loosening three screws and rotating the choke body, the choke is adjusted to more fully activate when the motor is cold. Before you start the motor when it's cold, remove the air cleaner and make sure the choke butterfly valve is closed. If it's not, rotate the choke body until it is.
auntbowl 2 years ago