Re: Mike's 53 Clipper

Posted by Tobs On 2019/7/22 15:19:19

Plugs are gapped and installed. This was a change from AC R45 gaped at .035 to the Autolite 308 gapped at .027.
I haven't noticed a great difference, but idle might be a little smoother. The narrower gap gives a longer time duration spark which should make for more reliable ignition.
I like to think the "seat of my pants" is pretty sensitive, but it is hard to tell much of a difference. Today was just a 10 mile drive to work and back. When I get on the autobahn I can see if there is less pinging at WOT in high gear.

One thing I have noticed recently, is that I hear a "tick tick", or "ting ting" with each rotation of the front drivers side tire....I guess the first thing is to check the tire tread for rocks or nails, then remove the hubcap and make sure there is nothing ratteling around in there. Can wheel bearings make such a noise? My fronts have 12,000 miles on them and have been re-packed every few years.