Re: 51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!
Posted by Charles On 2014/8/6 19:08:02
8-6-14
Thanks guys. On the accelerator racing issue, I do have some rubber behind the bracket on the firewall, but that does not appear to be the main issue. It is getting better and easier to kick down so the grease may be doing something.
I noticed since I have been tinkering with the dwell, the car takes more gas pedal priming pumps to start. I used to pump 2-3 times, turn the ignition key, and press the gas pedal for an almost instant start. If I do that now, it cranks and cranks before finally starting. If I give it 5-6 pumps, it turns over some and then fires.
My meter has a 4, 6 & 8 cylinder setting. Maybe I will try putting it on 4 and doubling the result. It could be that my dwell meter does not work right. Maybe there was nothing wrong with the points in the first place. If all else fails, I will use the feel gauge to set it as that seems to be the best way to be accurate.
Today I removed the front wire loom crosses the top of the radiator that connects the junction blocks. I plan on creating a new one, even though the wires do not look bad. Might as well as have all new wires throughout the car since most have been replaced.
I also removed my grill so I can rewire the parking lights. For fun, I put the '51 grill on the car. I think it looks pretty good. Gives it a more distinguished look IMO. It shines up more than the original grill too. I'll have fun swapping them out from time to time to keep it interesting.
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Thanks guys. On the accelerator racing issue, I do have some rubber behind the bracket on the firewall, but that does not appear to be the main issue. It is getting better and easier to kick down so the grease may be doing something.
I noticed since I have been tinkering with the dwell, the car takes more gas pedal priming pumps to start. I used to pump 2-3 times, turn the ignition key, and press the gas pedal for an almost instant start. If I do that now, it cranks and cranks before finally starting. If I give it 5-6 pumps, it turns over some and then fires.
My meter has a 4, 6 & 8 cylinder setting. Maybe I will try putting it on 4 and doubling the result. It could be that my dwell meter does not work right. Maybe there was nothing wrong with the points in the first place. If all else fails, I will use the feel gauge to set it as that seems to be the best way to be accurate.
Today I removed the front wire loom crosses the top of the radiator that connects the junction blocks. I plan on creating a new one, even though the wires do not look bad. Might as well as have all new wires throughout the car since most have been replaced.
I also removed my grill so I can rewire the parking lights. For fun, I put the '51 grill on the car. I think it looks pretty good. Gives it a more distinguished look IMO. It shines up more than the original grill too. I'll have fun swapping them out from time to time to keep it interesting.
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