Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by kevinpackard On 2020/10/6 11:28:41

Wes - thanks for the document. That didn't come up in my search, so I'm glad you provided it.

Ken - Thanks for the link. I read through it and am now wondering if maybe the heat riser valve is contributing to my rich condition. I'm sure it could be a bunch of other things as well, but this seems to fit what I'm seeing. Lots of carbon build up, sticking valves, etc. Not sure if my engine is overheating or not because my gauge is not working right. Also I'm not seeing any problems with fuel delivery, but I'm running ethanol free gas.

Joe - Thanks! The emblem is much improved, though not perfect. The gold isn't quite right compared to the original. But maybe $30 in materials and my time vs close to $400 for a reproduction was an easy decision to make. I had forgotten about the nail polish solution. Thanks for the reminder!

I'll see if I can get that spring hooked back up to the heat riser valve and check the operation. If all else fails I'll wire it open for now. Open is weight down, correct?

-Kevin