Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2013/6/17 8:43:07
Yes, it was thrilling. 65 all the way on I-5 with the top down.
I stopped for gas and as the car sat getting warmer, my brake lights came on. The Accurate people had re-built the master cylinder to stop a leak, and they had bled and adjusted the brakes after. They had adjusted them too tight and didn't back them off. The car was free-wheeeling when I left the station and drove the additional 20 miles (about 50 in all). I stopped in Salem to call my son to see if I should still collect my granddaughter's husband at the airport. The brakes were locked.
I called AAA and, because I didn't need a tow, they were sending an emergency service guy. I jacked up the car to get the rear wheels off the ground. I hadn't taken any tools. Big mistake. Not even a screwdriver. But I no sooner finished when a young guy arrived. He was confused about why they sent him. "I only do batteries." I said Fine. Do you have a brake tool or a fat screw-driver? He showed me the only ones he had, the largest had a blade 1/8" wide. I was in the parking lot of Value Village and next door was a K-Mart. I asked Would you stay and watch the car while I go buy a tool? OK. He commenced taking pictures of the car and was still doing artsy shots of the hub caps when I came out.
My eldest son and his friend had tried to call me while I was under the car. With no answer they headed out to help me. The car itself was a spectacle People kept stopping to admire it and ask questions. I backed off the rear brakes so I could turn the wheels by hand. Jacked up the front and they were ok. I was gone before my son arrived and called him.
ELECTRICAL: Driving back around 8 with my parking lights, when I pulled on my headlights, the ammeter hung back slightly left of center. I had lights all the way home, but after I was off the freeway, the overdrive wouldn't engage. I suspect not enough juice. I took it out of overdrive the rest of the way home. I have a spare generator, if I need to get this one re-built.
So that will be the next round of testing. Generator or voltage regulator? The next mystery to solve.
PINGING: Also why it pings when I depress the pedal at high speeds. My son suggested an octane additive that he puts in his '62 Vette. I think there's another answer, but he still is an awesome BBQer. I had a terrific time for Father's Day. Beer-can chicken, shrimp kebabs, and all. Yum.
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I stopped for gas and as the car sat getting warmer, my brake lights came on. The Accurate people had re-built the master cylinder to stop a leak, and they had bled and adjusted the brakes after. They had adjusted them too tight and didn't back them off. The car was free-wheeeling when I left the station and drove the additional 20 miles (about 50 in all). I stopped in Salem to call my son to see if I should still collect my granddaughter's husband at the airport. The brakes were locked.
I called AAA and, because I didn't need a tow, they were sending an emergency service guy. I jacked up the car to get the rear wheels off the ground. I hadn't taken any tools. Big mistake. Not even a screwdriver. But I no sooner finished when a young guy arrived. He was confused about why they sent him. "I only do batteries." I said Fine. Do you have a brake tool or a fat screw-driver? He showed me the only ones he had, the largest had a blade 1/8" wide. I was in the parking lot of Value Village and next door was a K-Mart. I asked Would you stay and watch the car while I go buy a tool? OK. He commenced taking pictures of the car and was still doing artsy shots of the hub caps when I came out.
My eldest son and his friend had tried to call me while I was under the car. With no answer they headed out to help me. The car itself was a spectacle People kept stopping to admire it and ask questions. I backed off the rear brakes so I could turn the wheels by hand. Jacked up the front and they were ok. I was gone before my son arrived and called him.
ELECTRICAL: Driving back around 8 with my parking lights, when I pulled on my headlights, the ammeter hung back slightly left of center. I had lights all the way home, but after I was off the freeway, the overdrive wouldn't engage. I suspect not enough juice. I took it out of overdrive the rest of the way home. I have a spare generator, if I need to get this one re-built.
So that will be the next round of testing. Generator or voltage regulator? The next mystery to solve.
PINGING: Also why it pings when I depress the pedal at high speeds. My son suggested an octane additive that he puts in his '62 Vette. I think there's another answer, but he still is an awesome BBQer. I had a terrific time for Father's Day. Beer-can chicken, shrimp kebabs, and all. Yum.
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