Check that the rotor button is turning when the engine is cranked, this will eliminate either a broken, timing gear, distributor drive or rotor button, also check that the rotor to coil lead connection in the inside middle of the distributor cap is in place and serviceable.  If all that appears fine it may be a condenser issue.

Hope this helps, Wayne

I might be mistaken but didn't these have headers etc.

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REDMR2RED

Ken is most likely correct in his diagnosis but as an added precaution you may also want to check that your ignition switch is returning to the on position after releasing the key.

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Just a thought why not flip your plan on its head and build a good standard and use the special as a donor.  Good quality standards are much fewer on the ground than specials.

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Sounds like the Sun Gears are not shining 

Hi Wayne

Just bought one.

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Not Happy Jan

The link is a top read, but you said "preparation is what takes all the time" just hope preparation is not as long as the advice 

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zl296

Assuming the valves are adjusted correctly and if the timing and centrifugal and vacuum advance check out OK and even though you have had the carburettor done it may be a low float level or incorrect main jet which is starving the engine of petrol or possibly a loose baffle in the muffler/s or bent tailpipe etc that are causing a restriction. Also check that the exhaust manifold is sealed at the gasket area/s.

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Keith

Thanks for the update, I am sure that once a suitable reproduction is made there will be substantial interest.

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Amy

It is easy to spot Effie in the picture.................. it's the only car with a crowd of people admiring her 

RET

Thanks for the heads up on this, a great doco and very enjoyable

Mmmmm  I  wonder what the commission cost will be on his PayPal account 

Pete

Take the hinge off (on the set where the longest shoe is at the back) and put it back on in the same hole but on the reverse side of the shoe, and reassemble with the longest shoe to the front on both sides.

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This may be of interest to someone restoring a taxi.

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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAXI-METER-HOLDEN-FJ-FX-FE-FC-FB-EK-EH-HD-HT-HG-FALCON-XP-XR-XT-XW-XY-FAIRLANE-/260858024386?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cbc5991c2

fe

As well as the previous posts check that there is no air leak at the carburettor which is usually caused by the carburettor and base becoming loose, they are both held together by two large screws which are accessible for tightening once the air cleaner is removed.

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RET

That is a great article, thanks for posting it and thanks to Martin for making it.

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fchoon

I would suggest looking at the following possible causes;

* soft or broken engine or gearbox mounts
* loose bellhousing bolts
* cracked bellhousing
* cracked or broken gearbox crossmember
* sticking clutch slave or master cylinders
* and as said before oil or other debris on the flywheel

Hope this helps, cheers Wayne

I'll take one or two

Dwortho

Here's a kit on EBay at the moment   http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-FE-FC-FB-Wiper-Vacuum-Pump-Overhaul-Kit-/250865627393?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a68c1b101

Cheers Wayne

Dwortho

Their are two types of kits one for the standard non vacuum and one for the vacuum fuel pump.  You should be able to get the bits for the vacuum pump section or alternatively buy a complete vacuum pump kit from the same place you bought the one you have now and exchange the standard one.

Hope this helps, Wayne