Re: Larry's 1951 Club Sedan Project

Posted by Larry51 On 2014/11/8 17:44:41

We took the '51 for her longest drive yet, about 10kms (7 miles) and all was well until I got home. While backing into the garage she boiled. It was a nice warm day here but not hot . . . .

I had arrived back from a relatively 'fast' (- up to 55mph) drive and left her idling in the driveway for around five minutes so that didn't help.

Has a new radiator and new thermostat, so shouldn't be any problem there. I will check timing and see if that is in spec. Dwell is 38 degrees which is a few degrees high (- should be 21 - 30 for Delco Remy) so will adjust points also. Radiator cap will need to be checked to see if it has 7psi pressure relief.

I haven't accurately tuned the carby yet but exhaust colour is dark and car doesn't hesitate on acceleration and starts easily so I doubt it is running too lean.