Re: 1940 Super 8 160 Model 1803 Project
Posted by Jim On 2011/10/16 19:37:01
After a much needed nap this evening, I'm happy to report that on this 100+ degree weekend and 200 miles driven in the freshly freshened up '40, it was delightfully un-eventful!
No problems with heating, fuel delivery, or mechanical issues. We hit two Friday evening cruse-in's, the Saturday PI get together in Scottsdale, where we climbed heading east in the worst heat of the day, and Sunday's surfaced street/freeway trip to the orphan car picnic.
The engine seems to be settling in well, with almost no detectable blow by and no smoke what so ever. It makes good power and holds very respectable oil pressure hot and idling. Lifters all silent at zero lash and no exhaust leaks.
There are some little things left on the pic-list, but in all I feel we are set for Laughlin at this point, which was the primary objective for this heavy shake down weekend. I will say this, after the extensive use of our prevalent interstate highway system here in Phoenix, my next major project is to install the overdrive package I have nestled away for this car. That will truly be a treat!
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No problems with heating, fuel delivery, or mechanical issues. We hit two Friday evening cruse-in's, the Saturday PI get together in Scottsdale, where we climbed heading east in the worst heat of the day, and Sunday's surfaced street/freeway trip to the orphan car picnic.
The engine seems to be settling in well, with almost no detectable blow by and no smoke what so ever. It makes good power and holds very respectable oil pressure hot and idling. Lifters all silent at zero lash and no exhaust leaks.
There are some little things left on the pic-list, but in all I feel we are set for Laughlin at this point, which was the primary objective for this heavy shake down weekend. I will say this, after the extensive use of our prevalent interstate highway system here in Phoenix, my next major project is to install the overdrive package I have nestled away for this car. That will truly be a treat!
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