65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

[Michael C.]

Im looking at purchasing a 65 real fulie. I hear good and bad from both sides as to the dependability of the system. Some guys say they fall apart just looking at them. Others say just start them on a regular basis and you wont have any problems. Whats the actual fact of the matter ?? Mike Chase

[William C.]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

Systems are stone dependable once set up properly, I drive my '62 all the time, I can't tell you how many "FI Problems" are cured by a good tuneup.

[Don H.]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

I agree with Bill. I have been running a "320" unit on my '60 for almost 25 years with very few problems. I believe the biggest problem with them was mechanics who did not understand them. Don H.

[Jerry G.]

My 65 FI car was daily driver for 10 years *NM*

[Clem Z.]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

i have a very good article on the care and feeding of FI units written in 1966 and if you want a copy e mail me.

[Floyd Dossey]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

Mike,
I have had my 65 fuelie since late 1965 and I have had very few problems with it. It's almost "set it and forget it" most problems you hear about "Fuelies" are not Fuel Injection related problems at all.
Most mechanics don't know anything about them so they think they are taboo.

Regards,
Floyd
65 Fuelie

[Ed Jennings]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

When you have "fuel injection " problems, fix whatever is wrong with the ignition and drive on. My 62 fuelie is driven almost daily. It is trouble free, starts easily, and runs great. There are different cold start and hot start proceedures that need to be adhered to that are a little different than most carb cars. IF you follow these proceedures and drive the car regularily, it should be no problem.

[Bill W.]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

I've had FI on my 62 for almost 20 years. Unless it 90 + degrees it runs great.

[Ed Jennings]

Re: 65 Fulie need an unbiased opinion

Mine runs great when it's 90+. The only problem is on a hot restart. Then it will run rough for a few seconds until some "cold" fuel gets in the system. I have more trouble on a mild day with "winter" fuel. Then it may take a minuet to get the fuel straightened out vs. 10-15 seconds on "summer" gas.