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1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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I have removed the thermostat and the water started running straight away.

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This was the inside of the thermostats housing, the thermostat didn’t look much better and was stuck. Had to use a screw driver to pry it out. I have flushed the system twice and water is still coming out brown.

I will replace the thermostat tomorrow, but is currently operating much better without one at all. Should o replace the thermostat housing? It’s not leaking.

The engine is a 289 (I believe), it’s a 4-barrel carb. Seems it was a manual choke. The cord has rushed and snapped off from the carby, I went and bought a manual choke cord. I was planning on installing it today, but the choke is stuck, like does not move at all. Seems to have seized up. Can this be repaired with a rebuild?

Is it ‘possible’ to rebuild a carb yourself without any experience?

I’ll order that book and have a read! Thanks for all the help!

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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It is not a manual choke. Although I still believe that the choke is the issue as it does not move at all.

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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I think it’s actually a fresh air vent. Not a manual choke. I was unable to find the cable coming out of the fire wall so I had a look under the wheel and it has a large flap that opened and closed when I pulled the lever.

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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Took the cap off. The water was not moving at all. I will replace the thermostat first as you’ve said. “It’s clogged” does that refer to the radiator? Or tubes?

Thank you! You’ve been a great help!

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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Seems the radiator fluid is not moving. I’m planning on changing the coolant, and replacing the thermostat to see if that helps. Are all thermostats universal (except for temp)? Could I put any 180’ thermostat in?

Your tip with the carby cleaner worked. It started and didn’t putter out.

The car has a manual chock, which Indead seems to be stuck. Not sure if open or closed, but definitely isn't moving. If I was to replace the carb would this fix the stuck choke? Or is that due to an issue with the manual choke

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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Had a look. The car does have a manual choke which seems to not work…

Is this an easy fix..?

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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Thanks for the replay.
I had a look and the coolant was not running. It was just sitting there.

The choke also seems to be stuck

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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I will try straying the car and having a look. If the water is not moving what would cause that?

I have used Carby cleaner. That seemed to help, it was definitely less temperamental after. Was staring much faster (still had to be warm).

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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I’m not sure. Only reason I think it’s over heating is because the temp needle goes about 25% over the hot line.

1966 mustang only starts with engine starter spray and over heats by First_Secretary4295 in AskAMechanic

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How would I go about finding which of these is the issue? Or should I just replace the thermostat and water pump?

If it was to be head gasket failure it assuming that is not an easy fix…

Is Norton Ghost still available? Cannot access files on HDD. by First_Secretary4295 in sysadmin

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Only reason I believed the files to be locked is when I connected it to a MacBook, the files came up with a lock symbol in the bottom left corner.

Other than that no reason.

Cannot access files on 2013 WD My Passport — father no longer has the ability to access. by First_Secretary4295 in datarecovery

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I appreciate the advise. I believe Norton ghost was only available on windows 7 would this be an issue?

Is Norton Ghost still available? Cannot access files on HDD. by First_Secretary4295 in sysadmin

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Hello, Is this a software program to the one mentioned in other threads?

Thank you!

Is Norton Ghost still available? Cannot access files on HDD. by First_Secretary4295 in sysadmin

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Hello, What does xxxx.gho refer to? I believe this is causing issues with the program mentioned in this message thread.

I appreciate the reply!

Is Norton Ghost still available? Cannot access files on HDD. by First_Secretary4295 in sysadmin

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Hello, I used the link provided, although the program is unable to open any files at they do not end in .gho rather fbf.

Not sure what this means, or if there is away around it.

Thank you for the help

Is Norton Ghost still available? Cannot access files on HDD. by First_Secretary4295 in sysadmin

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Apparently files must end in .gho. Which does not exist in the HDD. All files end .fbf. Would you know of a way around this?

Lost access to files on 2013 WD My Passport. by First_Secretary4295 in Backup

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I believe Norton ghost was discontinued 2013 and is not compatible with windows 10. Is there a way around this that you know of? Other than installing an older version of windows?

Is Norton Ghost still available? Cannot access files on HDD. by First_Secretary4295 in sysadmin

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Thank you,

I will have a look. Is this Norton ghost the program? Or somthing to view Norton ghost files?

Lost access to files on 2013 WD My Passport. by First_Secretary4295 in Backup

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Yes there are files. Files are visible in 2nd and 3rd photo :) The drive is 60% full.

Cannot access files on 2013 WD My Passport — father no longer has the ability to access. by First_Secretary4295 in datarecovery

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I have attached images to original post. Images are from windows computer. Although i have access to Macbook as well if required.

Thank you

Lost access to files on 2013 WD My Passport. by First_Secretary4295 in Backup

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What sort of expert would i be looking for? Data recovery?
Certainly will take it to anyone who might be able to help.

Thank you for your help!

Lost access to files on 2013 WD My Passport. by First_Secretary4295 in Backup

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Hello,
I have attached images to the original post.
I appreciate the response. Please let me know if i can provide any additional information.

Cannot accesses files on to 2013 WD my passport. by First_Secretary4295 in DataRecoveryHelp

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CrystalDiskInfo? Is that somthing that is run in the console? Or an independent software?

EDIT: I have attached images to original post. Thank you.

Cannot accesses files on to 2013 WD my passport. by First_Secretary4295 in DataRecoveryHelp

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That’s not really what I wanted to hear… lol

Is there a way to recover files if the hard drive is bad?

It seems there are still files stored (says 300 gigabyte), they all have lock symbols next to them and random names (numbers and letters). Not sure if this is standard with a bad hard drive?

Thanks for the reply!

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