Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/8/4 10:18:34

I'd think a 115 C would have fairly good pickup from a stop.

They weigh a little less than a comparable 120 and have a lower geared axle. Torque is very nearly the same at lower RPM.

I've found that many old cars don't respond well to "winding out" the lower gears.

It's often best to get rolling in low then quickly shift to second at 8 to 10 MPH and do most accellerating in second up to 35-40 MPH.

It's important to see to it that the car is in a good state of tune and that there is no brake drag, soft tires, unecessary weight aboard, etc that will tax the available power.

A dirty air filter, bad vacuum advance, restricted exhaust, heavy carbon deposits, and so forth will reduce performance substantially, as will gas pedal linkage that doesn't open the throttle all the way, carburetor issues,
stuck heat riser valve, choke not opening fully, and so forth.