Re: Mike's 53 Caribbean

Posted by Tobs On 2023/7/19 15:26:17

I still have not done anything with that vent bolt yet. I did however go on a Trip the past weekend of about 250 miles roundtrip. Drove down to a friends birthday. She ran well, and I actually clocked 16 mpg! Most of that was autobahn or sideroads with 50-60 mph indicated, which is actually 45-55 mph according to a GPS.
I ran out of 90wt gear oil, so I added 1/4 Quart of 15w40 motor oil...in a pinch I guess that is better than running dry. 50wt engine oil is about as thick as 90wt gear oil....I will soon drain and fill the OD back up with propper 90wt gear oil. This Was my longest Trip yet, and the Packard performed well, even if I was gentle on the throttle. I got a lot of thumbs up and smiles on the way.