1981 ford mustand dies when in drive plz help

[dmay21]

Ok i have a 1981 ford mustang ghia 4.2 v8. It was origonally a 2 barrel setup. I have added a edelbrock performer intake manifold and a 650 edelbrock carb. I added headers and full exhaust. So this is the deal the car idles perfect but dies when i put it in drive and push the gas. I know it is running really rich because i am getting fuel in my oil. I did a compression check but it turned out good all at 120 + or - 3. Timing is suppose to be at 10 and i went two noches advanced. I have checked the car for vacuum leaks and have yet to find one. If anyone has ideas on what to check for please let me know. I have switched out carbs to make sure that wasnt the issue.....

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[paulford8]

You switched carbs with what? The original carb? What carb are you running now? Have you checked your float level? I just when through similar fun when I went to a different carb on my 79.

[dmay21]

I had a 650 holly and now put a 650 edelbrock the edelbrock was only a month old the holly had just been rebuilt....

[paulford8]

Originally Posted by dmay21

I had a 650 holly and now put a 650 edelbrock the edelbrock was only a month old the holly had just been rebuilt....

Rebuilt doesnt matter if they are not adjusted right... I am no pro so I just struggled through it. With my holley I ran rich and she died pretty easy. After researching how to adjust it I found my floats were to high and the needles (air/fuel ratio) in the side of the front bowels were to far out. Have you tried to tune the edelbrock?

[dmay21]

yes i have tried over and over to adjust them.