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Jul 25, 2023 20:28:45 GMT
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Meh I get these ideas. The Mercury is probably a smidge too big to be my solo daily driver, and I busted the transmission in it as well anyway, so a mate who flips cars had a P6 coming in and he made me an offer I couldn't really refuse... This is a nice old thing, its needing some recommissioning as its been off the road some years. Maybe 10 or so. The previous owner had dementia and I think has now passed (or his family are selling everything off to pay nursing home fees, not sure which, didn't like to press. Sadly that means that despite the car being his "baby" and all, that there has been no paperwork come with it at all, and I bet this was meticulously documented... He had owned it since like 1984 or so. They say they will pass on the paperwork if/when it turns up but I am not holding my breath. The plan is to make this my daily driver. Actual daily driver. First to get it out of hibernation...  First time "on the road" in a decade....  if its on, its gone...  Looks nice inside and I actually prefer cloth in a daily   Veeee eight baby  Got it home and a quick wash...  First problem is no starty. Mark dropped a new battery in and within a few swears it was running. Badly, but running. And it takes up drive and goes! Problem was it wasn't stopping.... So I checked and the resevoir was dry. Had this before with old cars stored a long time, the fluid just "goes". Anyone with any suggestions, please let me know. No sign of leaks, does it evaporate? I suspect its soaking all my missing socks somewhere in Hell. So I optimistically added some fluid and to my delight got a pedal with some pumping. Running badly is accompanied by stinking worse. So plan was to bleed brakes and see if I get a conistant pedal and then drain out all the fuel and refresh and hope for the best. Happy days, bleeding the brakes results in all brakes working nice and sharp with a firm pedal. Even after a decade in a garage all the lights, wipers, horn, even the radio work just like they should. With fresh fuel the car no longer stinks like a varnish factory but it doesn't like to idle below like 1700rpm and needs choke even when warm. Doesn't sound to be firing all 8. So I suspect there is varnish in the carbs and that everything in the ignition system could stand to be replaced at this point. So thats the next play. Meanwhile I have bought some nicer wheels for it already.... |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 25, 2023 22:16:55 GMT
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My P6 was near identical, a '71 3500 in almond. Watching gmwith extreme anticipation.
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2005 Volvo C70 2.4T Convertible. 40k miles, FVSH, one prior owner. My toy.
2010 Mini JCW Convertible. Wife's toy.
1991 Yamaha FZR600, one of only 20 Kocinski edition models.
MINI Cooper S Electric '3' - My daily scoot.
Peugeot 2008 HDi120 - Dog van.
Polestar 2 - Wife's daily.
Dacia Jogger Extreme hybrid dog van replacement ordered, due Jan '24.
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Jul 25, 2023 23:08:05 GMT
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Nice rescue. I suggest trying some Redex in the fuel to help clean the system, and don't forget, they were originally designed for 5-star leaded fuel, so may well require premium (high octane) modern fuel to run at their best.
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looks great, often with SU's it's just a case of needing to take the dashpots off clean them out with thinners, lightly oil the inside and put back together with fresh oil in the damper.
Oh and remember the HIF mixture screws work the other way round to most carbs, screw in to richen.
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Last Edit: Jul 26, 2023 7:31:16 GMT by kevins
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Wow! fantastic find , well done !
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That will make a lovely daily.
Well rescued.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 26, 2023 10:37:49 GMT
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Nice rescue. I suggest trying some Redex in the fuel to help clean the system, and don't forget, they were originally designed for 5-star leaded fuel, so may well require premium (high octane) modern fuel to run at their best. I think the P6 was OK on 4 star, the P5B definitely required 5 star. I had one of those and the timing was always on the edge. I always use the Super E5 stuff anyway (round here E5 is still actually E0) because of the improved octane, apparently improved detergents, and my cars can often sit a while and E10 does not store well. So even if a car can run on E10 I tend to use E5 anyway. |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 26, 2023 10:39:00 GMT
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looks great, often with SU's it's just a case of needing to take the dashpots off clean them out with thinners, lightly oil the inside and put back together with fresh oil in the damper. Oh and remember the HIF mixture screws work the other way round to most carbs, screw in to richen. Cheers for the tip. I'm much less familiar with SU than Weber or Holley or other "more conventional" carbs. |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 26, 2023 15:21:25 GMT
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Love this!
You've had the same start as my entry into p6 ownership, mine too had sat around for ten years after its previous owner had passed. Mine is also my daily, and up until a couple of years ago was doing sterling service on a 75 mile a day commute.
Brakes, check the rear calipers- they are known to leak after sitting. You can get recon stainless sleeved and postponed ones from a few places like wins, jrwadhams, mgbd etc. Mine actually worked for a while after getting back on the road and then gave up.
Good luck!
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Jul 26, 2023 15:22:08 GMT
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*postponed = reconned. Flipping phone!
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Jul 26, 2023 15:22:48 GMT
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Nope read that again. Postponed = pistoned.  |
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Jul 26, 2023 15:44:53 GMT
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What a lovely car. THought it was being pulled out of a hedge at first glance, but there doesn't look like there's any rust at all.
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Jul 26, 2023 15:49:10 GMT
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Awesome! Obviously could be hiding some rot underneath (hopefully not), but looks remarkably solid in those pics!
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1972 Triumph 2000 – first car, long-term daily driver and all-rounder, done 65,000 miles in my ownership. Has a tuned 2500 motor and is used for a lot of long-distance touring events  1972 Triumph TR6 – US import, returned to the road in 2019 for the first time since '85! 2004 BMW 330d Touring – general hack, much mapped up goodness  |
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Jul 26, 2023 18:09:17 GMT
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“it doesn't like to idle below like 1700rpm and needs choke even when warm. Doesn't sound to be firing all 8.”
Vacuum leak(s) from perished pipe or pipe fallen off?
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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Jul 27, 2023 22:18:20 GMT
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Busted brake servo diaphragm, sucked all the fluid out the master?
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Brave servo vacuum check valve?
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2005 Volvo C70 2.4T Convertible. 40k miles, FVSH, one prior owner. My toy.
2010 Mini JCW Convertible. Wife's toy.
1991 Yamaha FZR600, one of only 20 Kocinski edition models.
MINI Cooper S Electric '3' - My daily scoot.
Peugeot 2008 HDi120 - Dog van.
Polestar 2 - Wife's daily.
Dacia Jogger Extreme hybrid dog van replacement ordered, due Jan '24.
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No exciting action shots, but I believe the bad running is in part because of the stale petrol in it (it stinks BAD) so got that drained, the brakes bled and it runs, drives and stops. Still doesn't idle well. So tomorrow (hopefully) I will give it a service, check vac hoses, all that. I did manage to get round it with some cutting compound and polish so now it looks quite nice. The worst panel (flat paint and paint lift) - I've actually left the boot lid untouched as its going to get paint soon.  Before and after effects...  After   Done...  |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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nice ride .. great save
i used to drive a mates dads 3500s when i was 18/19 as designated driver on darts night
always remember revving the car and it rocking from side to side
nice comfy drive , being the S with the manual box i think was rarer than most. it was white with a burgundy red lower
i gave a car to a mate a couple of years ago , micro k11 and it’s coming back to me as not ulez friendly so have a car to scrap under ulez scrappage scheme and get £2k under the new rules and the money may go into a P6 if there is a cheapy about
i’d like an early model in grey with red leather interior but beggars can’t be choosers
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Fantastic results.
Is that original seat fabric available?
Best, John
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Nice looking old thing. Keep the bin lids, suits it.
Those seats are comfortable, and are in remarkable condition, that fabric doesn't like the sun, protect it.
It'll keep up with modern traffic no trouble one it's running right. It's also possible to have inadequate ignition timing if the distributor is pulled and then put back in one tooth out on the drive gear, notable by the vacuum canister hitting the intake before you can get enough timing in.
Hope you enjoy it!
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