Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician

Posted by Duane Gunn On 2014/1/28 21:21:38

Today was a great day so I thought I'd take the Patrician for a spin. At first, it would only drive in low or reverse. And it felt like the back end was falling out! I called around and asked about the kick-down lever. I was told how to adjust it. I just installed the used transmission not knowing how to install it or how to set the levers. Now I can leave it in high and just go. It is not perfect, but it is doing good. I don't have any rubber in the doors and the felt is gone from the windows so there is a lot of rattling going on. The engine has a knock like an exhaust leak (just like the one I had on my 40 160), but it sounds good. It was still fun to take it for a spin. I got lots of thumbs up.
Haven't gotten to the lights yet, but at least it's on the road and I can drive it.

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