1972 Electra 225

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Decker
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Location: Kirkville NY

1972 Electra 225

Post by Decker »

getting ready to pull the motor. ive got just about everything ready. cant wait to hear the new one roar to life. its going to be nice to finally hear my exaust instead of a rod banging around. haha
nothin smells better than a diesle in the mornnin cept mabey a 2 stroke
S_Kyle
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Real Name: Scott Kyle
Location: Roland Manitoba

1972 Electra 225

Post by S_Kyle »

Got to love the big blocks, until you have to buy the fuel.
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
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JDT
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Location: Milbank South Dakota

1972 Electra 225

Post by JDT »

Again if you keep your foot out of the secondaries 18-20 mpg is realistic.

But with 400 HP, or whatever the engine has, and more torque than HP it is hard not to make her bark.
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
S_Kyle
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Location: Roland Manitoba

1972 Electra 225

Post by S_Kyle »

Yeah if you are responsible it helps. I got my dad's old lincoln with the 460 running last fall, granted I was not being economical in my driving but I was poor fuel economy. I might redo the car one day but taking up 4 parking spots makes it a pain to go anywhere.
Scott Kyle,
Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
Decker
Posts: 89
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2008 1:00 am
Location: Kirkville NY

Re: 1972 Electra 225

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havent been on lately. like wat youve done to the place. and in know that everyone has been on the edge of their computer chairs waiting for me to finish. :laugh: the cars running, rides great. and its for sale. so anyone thats interested let me know. i know deeres are prob on the top of everyones list. but if it dont sell i think ill keep it around for awhile. itll b a nice car to drive thru high school, maybe even after. ill post some pics too. sry. this wasnt supposed to rele b an add. so i hope no one gets too bent out of shape, just wanted to update u, get some feed back as to where to go next
nothin smells better than a diesle in the mornnin cept mabey a 2 stroke
R Rimko
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Re: 1972 Electra 225

Post by R Rimko »

Is it a automatic? If so check the torque converter bolts. Does it get worse when it's hot? Try straight 50 wt. oil just to see if it makes a difference. See if the knock goes away when its cold and returns when it gets hotter. Rod
R Rimko
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Re: 1972 Electra 225

Post by R Rimko »

Half awake didnt see the three other pages or the date on the post.
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