Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2019/6/6 22:48:31
TUNE UP: I took the Duchess to a professional shop that specializes primarily in '50-'70s cars for a brake adjustment (perfect) and a tune-up. (Kanter kit).
It was raining when they finished and the top was down, so they couldn't take it for a test drive.
It was almost 5, so I put up the top and drove home, but on the way, as soon as I hit 45 mph, the engine started skipping. I'm taking it back tomorrow morning, but do you think the timing should be Advanced or Retarded?
I set the idle at 375 rpm when I got home and the exhaust hums so smooth.
DUAL STREAM HEATER: With Howard's help I made some labels for the Dual Stream under-the-seat heater. If you have a dual stream heater, make a $5 donation to packardinfo.com, PM me with an address, and I'll mail you one.
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It was raining when they finished and the top was down, so they couldn't take it for a test drive.
It was almost 5, so I put up the top and drove home, but on the way, as soon as I hit 45 mph, the engine started skipping. I'm taking it back tomorrow morning, but do you think the timing should be Advanced or Retarded?
I set the idle at 375 rpm when I got home and the exhaust hums so smooth.
DUAL STREAM HEATER: With Howard's help I made some labels for the Dual Stream under-the-seat heater. If you have a dual stream heater, make a $5 donation to packardinfo.com, PM me with an address, and I'll mail you one.
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