Re: What about the 25K 105mph V8 Patrician?

Posted by Reyman R. Branting On 2011/4/4 0:27:09

I bought a 55 400 in the mid 60s with about 20,000 miles on the clock. I drove it another 50,000 miles with one transmission band adjustment and no valve clicking. It then burnt a rod. I had a brand new V8 (ordered for a Nash owner who did not accept it- stiffed the dealer)installed. Cost then was about $300. Put the car in dead storage for 30 plus years. The carb was stolen and a squirrel got into the manifold and couldn't get out. We found his skeleton and the mess he made of things. Rather than try to repair that motor, we put another motor in when restoring it. We all do foolish things at times.

Until the rod went, I had no complaint with the engine. The shift became rough toward the end. When it shifted, it slammed hard.

Bernardi