Re: Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD Deluxe Touring Limo
Posted by Don B On 2024/3/22 21:19:15
I got my car home yesterday and took out for a good drive. As expected, the long drive has caused a few minor issues to show themselves. I could use some help.
First, at the end of the drive I noticed fuel coming out of the carburetor at the point shown here:
It seems to “percolate” from around the brass until the engine cools down. Thoughts?
Second, the valve cover gaskets were replaced. The rear one was essentially non-existent before. However, I now have a slight leak around each of the bolts for the rear valve cover. Any thoughts on how to best remedy this? (Note the valve cover gasket is not leaking…it just sort of looks that way from the oil running down from the bolt locations)
Lastly, my speedometer started screaming at me tonight and the needle started bouncing around. I pulled over and disconnected the cable for the remainder of the drive home. After some searching, I finally found the posts from Packard Newbie (Chris). It looks like I’ll be pulling out the speedometer and reaching out to Pat (Bill’s Speedometer shop).
On a high note, the blinking light issue is solved. I was clearly just on the threshold of the thermostatic relay before. I have switched to LED bulbs for the headlights, parking lights, tail lights, and brake lights. They are much brighter and drawing a fraction of the current. No issues with blinking lights!
I would greatly appreciate help with the first two items.
In the meantime, here is a nice picture of my car back home where she belongs!
First, at the end of the drive I noticed fuel coming out of the carburetor at the point shown here:
It seems to “percolate” from around the brass until the engine cools down. Thoughts?
Second, the valve cover gaskets were replaced. The rear one was essentially non-existent before. However, I now have a slight leak around each of the bolts for the rear valve cover. Any thoughts on how to best remedy this? (Note the valve cover gasket is not leaking…it just sort of looks that way from the oil running down from the bolt locations)
Lastly, my speedometer started screaming at me tonight and the needle started bouncing around. I pulled over and disconnected the cable for the remainder of the drive home. After some searching, I finally found the posts from Packard Newbie (Chris). It looks like I’ll be pulling out the speedometer and reaching out to Pat (Bill’s Speedometer shop).
On a high note, the blinking light issue is solved. I was clearly just on the threshold of the thermostatic relay before. I have switched to LED bulbs for the headlights, parking lights, tail lights, and brake lights. They are much brighter and drawing a fraction of the current. No issues with blinking lights!
I would greatly appreciate help with the first two items.
In the meantime, here is a nice picture of my car back home where she belongs!
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