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Run the engine in the garage, in the dark with the hood lifted and see if you can see any shorting. There may be a hairline crack in the distributor cap which will show up like a Christmas tree in the dark. Another possible is a failing coil. Rick

Anyone got any advice on the best way to fit those horrible clips that keep the outer hubcaps on? I keep on losing 'em from the wheel rim. Rick

Hey Mike I'm pretty sure the 312 wasn't available until 1956. Are you sure it is a 312? If it's the original engine it could also be a bored out 292. Good luck Rick

If it's the original 'box it's a 3 speed. Don't forget these early Birds pull away in second gear so people often think they're only a 2 speed. Richard

If you're running a Holley (T-pot) 4000 you've got the earlier intake manifold so your choices are somewhat limited and you've got to take into account your distributor which I'm guessing is the old Loadomatic type which is not compatible with any carb post '57 (which is where nearly all carb...

Did you fit stiffer sway bars front and rear? Rick

This might be of interest 6 Volt Voltage Reducer : eBay Motors (item 200504508838 end time Aug-10-10 14:51:35 PDT) Rick

Hi, I'm new to this site too. For great technical advice, particularly mechanical I can really recommend Y-Blocksforever Good luck Richard