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Do you think it would pull a higher ratio axle Phil? It would run with a 2.8:1 easily but really it doesn't need it. It's not a high speed, long distance kind of car.  It got a wash this morning because it was dirty Went for a drive today to see how it would behave at 55 with the vacuum leak fixed.  Answer is: significantly better. I went to Lockport and back (pictured), which last time saw me arrive back home with just over 3/4 tank of fuel off full. This time the needle is still pointing at the F marker. |
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Makes perfect sense. No point setting it up for a likelihood you’re not going to encounter.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Makes perfect sense. No point setting it up for a likelihood you’re not going to encounter. I would like to, but it's an odd width and the 0-60 is bad enough as is. It's not horribly worn (though it does leak like a sieve) so it can stay for now. Phil |
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At least it'll always* have clean fluid in it!
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At least it'll always* have clean fluid in it! I would prefer it not to leak all over the driveway. I'm going to get a new seal set for it eventually. Phil |
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 I pulled the plugs this afternoon to take a look at how they are now I have resolved the vacuum leak. All fairly even, and not a bad color. Could probably benefit from oiling the needle lift mechanism in the carburetor.  While I had the plugs out, I ran the compressions. 1- 115 2- 125 3- 105 4- 120 5- 125 6- 115 7- 125 8- 130 Those aren't bad actually. The pot I thought would be the worst (7) was actually amongst the best. 3 needs the tappets adjusting, it clicks. Overall not bad at all. Phil |
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Hi!
The plugs look very good!
Compression ,too!
Up to 9 bar is not bad for a flathead....the 49 shoebox from my boss only have 7bar..
Greet
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Hi! The plugs look very good! Compression ,too! Up to 9 bar is not bad for a flathead....the 49 shoebox from my boss only have 7bar.. Greet The '49 Ford flathead V8 was the same static CR but had much more in the way of valve overlap so the dynamic compression was a lot lower. It also only made about 95hp compared to my 124, the head on mine is a better design (which is why Offenhauser heads were real popular as a hop-up for performance on the Ford). It's a fairly perky motor given how old the design is; it can keep up with most modern traffic without having to break stride. |
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Went fuel up again.  I wanted to run the mileage to see what the economy was with the vacuum leak being fixed and the timing adjustment I made. Feels better but no, 11.7 again so I need to set the timing again. Would love to put it on a rolling road. Phil |
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Discussion about fuel economy elsewhere led me to put a few more psi in the tires. Previous owner had fitted 6.70-15 crossplies, it's meant to have 7.10-15 so the book 26 psi is a little low (by 5% or so, demands an additional 2psi) so I put 30 in all round and went for a drive.
Quite different! I think I'll bring it down just a touch but the economy didn't take a noticable hit.
I loosened off the clamp bolt for the distributor and the metal vacuum line dragged it all the way round with the spring in it, so I lost where it was and ended up just setting the timing by ear.
I think I'll have to get a bit more scientific than that because the car now feels smooth but sluggish.
Smaller changes are having bigger differences now, which means I'm getting close to having it all set up right.
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Mail arrived!  Fuel and vacuum pump assembly rebuild kit. All brand new, very nicely made on CNC. Phil |
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Nice.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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I thought so too. The availability of parts for this car has amazed me. |
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I'm always pleasantly surprised with what's still available if you know where to look. The internet has been a massive boost for our hobby.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Took my pump apart and it's a hybrid of early body and late model pump arm, so I've got a new vacuum pump diaphragm coming in the mail.
Phil
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Pump time.  All new everything. Seals, valves, shaft, bushing, the works. Just waiting on the alternative vacuum diaphragm to arrive. Phil |
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Apr 10, 2021 14:24:02 GMT
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Garage report.  It's been hoying it down with rain again, and now the workshop is dry (it was leaking there last time) and the garage is too, mostly. It still leaks above the door and I can't figure why. Need to go look up on the roof again. New pump part is due in Tuesday. Phil |
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Apr 12, 2021 15:16:46 GMT
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As a side note while I wait for the spares for this to arrive, I might have possibly bought another car.
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Last Edit: Apr 12, 2021 15:17:17 GMT by PhilA
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Apr 12, 2021 15:26:04 GMT
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Tease. P.  |
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Apr 12, 2021 15:46:47 GMT
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Tease. P. Yup. It's 15 years newer, and it's another P brand but not Pontiac. |
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