Nice day in Florida

Posted by Morgan On 2009/1/3 20:25:28

With the noisy lifter a thing of the past, new fuel pump, repaired TL, new brakes, rebuilt power steering and a few other aggravations repaired it was time to take the Packard out for a ride. Florida's weather at 80 degrees and low humidity encouraged the mood. I was even asking questions about the interior (a few of you answered, others saw "THIS" coming). The engine started smoothly (always the first time) but the brakes were a little jumpy, put on a few miles and they should settle down. Needing gas as the accuracy of the gauge is still an unknown I pulled into the station and cautiously pumped in five gallons of high test. The Packard again smoothly started and rolled through the shopping center, I stopped for a little old lady in the crosswalk and the engine just slowly quit. I cranked it a few times receiving a few well deserved looks, still no start, just drawing down the battery. I changed the battery, blew out the fuel filter and took off the air cleaner, checked ignition and coil and she finally started but as rough as an eight hundred dollar one owner, the noisy lifter was back the TL stopped working and I was pushing the brake pedal to the floor. Damn I love old cars.