Re: The Stripper Clipper (1955 Panama)
Posted by 64avanti On 2014/12/13 17:26:23
It's ALIVE.
Last night it was around 32 and I had a old dipstick oil heater in the engine for an hour or so, also had the coolant in the house and warm so it would not be such a cold start on a fresh engine. The battery was down a little and the starter a bit tired and she just didn't want to fire.
Today after going over the timing several times and cables to a second battery for a little help, she finally roared to life!
There were the usual drips & stuff that needed an extra 1/4 turn but all seems well. The plan is to check over things again before a spin and then off to bed for the winter.
I expect things to be pretty tight for the first K and then it will be 4 ply bias terror
Ah, this celebratory beer is nice.
Last night it was around 32 and I had a old dipstick oil heater in the engine for an hour or so, also had the coolant in the house and warm so it would not be such a cold start on a fresh engine. The battery was down a little and the starter a bit tired and she just didn't want to fire.
Today after going over the timing several times and cables to a second battery for a little help, she finally roared to life!
There were the usual drips & stuff that needed an extra 1/4 turn but all seems well. The plan is to check over things again before a spin and then off to bed for the winter.
I expect things to be pretty tight for the first K and then it will be 4 ply bias terror
Ah, this celebratory beer is nice.
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