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Mar 20, 2021 13:24:22 GMT
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Never known one to break Phil. I have. It was a simple break (fuse. Inside the box. Why?) but it wasn't a roadside remedy. However I'm with you- they're remarkably reliable. I really am thinking about mapped electronic ignition though. I don't like the curve this distributor has and I don't feel like dicking about with springs and weights. It's far too conservative for today's fuels. Phil |
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Last Edit: Mar 20, 2021 13:26:25 GMT by PhilA
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Mar 20, 2021 16:19:36 GMT
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What would that cost Phil?
John
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Mar 20, 2021 16:24:48 GMT
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What would that cost Phil? John Couple hundred bucks, that kind of ballpark. |
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Mar 20, 2021 16:39:55 GMT
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Something like EDIS and crank fired? Or a replacement distributor more like a Dutch 123 unit?
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Mar 20, 2021 16:41:42 GMT
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Something like EDIS and crank fired? Or a replacement distributor more like a Dutch 123 unit? Still trying to decide that route. Prefer the different distributor concept because from an engineering standpoint it's easier (minimal room to do crank based stuff on this engine). Phil |
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"Why, I've had her up to 55 myself, but why in tarnation would you want to be in such a hurry?"  Went for a drive tonight because it's the last of the good weather forecast for the next couple of weeks. I planned on going round the block as the sun set. That didn't happen. I drove through town here, then at the point of no return decided not to hang a right onto the bridge and come back up the other side of the bayou; instead I carried on going. I checked my mirror, checked my gauges and pushed my foot halfway down into the carpet. The engine sounded labored but I kept my foot in it. I ran it at highway speed all the way and back, and by the end of it although it smelled a little blue (straight 30W oil remember) it was running very smoothly and generally a lot better than when I set out. Phil |
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Morning Phil,
Isn’t it funny, most older cars have the potential to smell a bit when driven outside of their normal use pattern
My favourite was Nicola’s 59 100E that was really clean, yet if you did 20-30 miles on the motorway and kept up the pace, it would smell differently to usual use.
And then of course there is 2 stroke smoke, the perfume of the gods.
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Last Edit: Mar 23, 2021 8:57:52 GMT by westbay
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Rich
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1951 Pontiac ChieftainRich
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My Cherokee always smells hot after a good run. It’s just something that I’ve accepted it does as an old-by-design American engine. The Mazda does too but that’s the paint one the block being a mixture of random tin dregs from the garage I mixed up to make dark grey, slowly baking.  |
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Mar 23, 2021 16:25:13 GMT
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A lot of what this engine does in terms of what comes out the tailpipe was remedied by modern metallurgy- hypereutectic pistons, better rings, more accurate boring, harder bores, valve stem seals etc.
I need to have a poke about because the exhaust is coming into the car a little at high speed.
Phil
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  It rained a little. |
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As long as it stays on the outside... We've yet to have a serious storm since moving into the new place , but looking at the topography of where we sit, we should be okay. Couldn't find a "fingers crossed" smiley! |
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Mmm, its been raining a bit over here, too.
Actually saw blue sky today for the first time in probably 2 weeks!
I need to check the garage to see how the drainage has gone. Glad I cleared it out a few months back.
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Garage roof has a few leaks that need to be addressed, the house is dry.
Sky's still falling, 4 hours later; lightning is having the sky a discotheque.
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Re: oily fumes: crankcase ventilation makes today’s engines veritable sealed units. Statement of the Obvious, I realize.
I was talking with a friend today and we agreed how our old machines force us to acknowledge how incredibly proficient our new ones are.
Another SotO.
Best, John
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Last Edit: Mar 24, 2021 10:44:13 GMT by westbay
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Mar 24, 2021 10:41:42 GMT
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Mmm...a bit soggy! As long as the inside stays dry for you.
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Mar 24, 2021 12:32:35 GMT
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No such luck  There's 2 major leaks now. That one, and the other one that's conveniently over the electrics. |
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Mar 24, 2021 13:59:33 GMT
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Re: oily fumes: crankcase ventilation makes today’s engines veritable sealed units. Statement of the Obvious, I realize. I was talking with a friend today and we agreed how our old machines force us to acknowledge how incredibly proficient our new ones are. Another SotO. Best, John Truth on that- but this is tailpipe blue. Personally I don't mind burning a little oil. It slows the burn and gives better impulse and more torque, particularly in a lean cruise situation. Phil |
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Mar 24, 2021 22:19:51 GMT
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Remedial work this afternoon.  Not a bad view from up on the roof.  Old junky tin though. Recycled from the sides of the building before the vinyl was added.  Spread the last of the can of sealant about to try fix the holes. Looking up I missed some but they're impossible to see from outside, needs a helper. I'll look at that next time. Hopefully that's the worst of the leaks fixed. Phil |
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