Good luck. She'll be running and functioning like new in no time. Keep us updated with pictures too.
New to me 78 NYB on its way but please Don't tell my wife
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Good luck. She'll be running and functioning like new in no time. Keep us updated with pictures too.
Sorry, I didn't mean that to impugn Ivan's character or abilities... I would be surprised if he didn't have at least one of those testers around the shop already. It would cost more to send mine back and forth than to purchase one.
Have you driven it much? Chrysler big blocks are notorious for valve seals and guides worn out and leaking with age and consuming a lot of oil when on the road for long distances.
Just started commissioning. So no, not much yet.
As I said, the heads appear to have been done. Too soon to tell if it’s burning oil.
Morning drive good so far. I’m thinking choke may just be coming off too early.
Top link controls closure of choke full on and was good when I checked it. Will start by checking that again. Carb height has effect.
Full off should allow choke to be completely vertical like shown here.
Full on choke should be almost fully closed with 3/16” open at leading edge... with vacuum pull-off fully engaged.... i believe.... need to check that first.
My memory is no good which is why I keep books!
Top link controls closure of choke full on and was good when I checked it. Will start by checking that again. Carb height has effect.
Full off should allow choke to be completely vertical like shown here.
Full on choke should be almost fully closed with 3/16” open at leading edge... with vacuum pull-off fully engaged.... i believe.... need to check that first.
My memory is no good which is why I keep books!
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Not at all Jeff..... not at all
First heat soak tests..... drove to presentation, (design for house on the water modifications was approved without comment... first try) 3.5 miles in early morning traffic.
Then drive to tag agency (10 miles) where $197.80 later.... she was officially commissioned. And no bubbling or boiling.
30 minutes later. Started right back up... a little fast as to the idle, but we’re getting there. Cool A/C thanks to working AutoTemp II set to permanent high auto 65.
Its 90+ degrees outside today.
Didn’t go for the blue antique tag as I had this one lying around from one of the more modern cars I sold last year.
DMV Lady who went to verify the VIN said she was beautiful.... and I never argue with the lady from the DMV.
Sexy new tail pipe..... opted out of the chrome tip option.
15 miles later.... at the office awaiting the end of the day. No bubbling or blow off and it was lunchtime traffic all the way. Needle on temp gauge went just into the lower normal temp range marked area on the gauge. Had my eye glued to it the whole way.
Then drive to tag agency (10 miles) where $197.80 later.... she was officially commissioned. And no bubbling or boiling.
30 minutes later. Started right back up... a little fast as to the idle, but we’re getting there. Cool A/C thanks to working AutoTemp II set to permanent high auto 65.
Its 90+ degrees outside today.
Didn’t go for the blue antique tag as I had this one lying around from one of the more modern cars I sold last year.
DMV Lady who went to verify the VIN said she was beautiful.... and I never argue with the lady from the DMV.
Sexy new tail pipe..... opted out of the chrome tip option.
15 miles later.... at the office awaiting the end of the day. No bubbling or blow off and it was lunchtime traffic all the way. Needle on temp gauge went just into the lower normal temp range marked area on the gauge. Had my eye glued to it the whole way.
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Carmine
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I really enjoy your posts.
I feel bad that your car is surrounded with a parking lot full of ugly insect-looking transport pods.
I feel bad that your car is surrounded with a parking lot full of ugly insect-looking transport pods.
Sweet spot on temp gauge when she runs really well.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Looking at the gas guage, you filled up 75 miles ago.
That waterfall grill is so perfect it just catches your eye, and the hide away headlights complete it all - and yes the 'insect-looking transport pods' are growing in number. Hopefully older cars like this Land yacht grow on younger generations of drivers. I think what scares them away are the Carbureted engines and gas mileage. That and these kinds of cars require you to pay attention to the road and know how to drive. They don't do it for you so you can text and tweet. But hey that's part of the entire experience
. Love your New Yorker though. That Silver on Grey with Red interior is as sharp as can be. Keep showing her off! Never too many pictures.
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Oooo.... you’re good!
Found some old paperwork under the spare tonight as i was cleaning out the trunk of spares before showering to go to dinner.
Seems that the 78’s were recalled for “hesitation”. That called for a carb swap among other things. Figured I’d post them for posterity. Enjoy!
Took the old girl out to Key Biscayne for dinner with friends.
Evening light becomes her.
Seems that the 78’s were recalled for “hesitation”. That called for a carb swap among other things. Figured I’d post them for posterity. Enjoy!
Took the old girl out to Key Biscayne for dinner with friends.
Evening light becomes her.
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Does this mean the wife has finally seen her? Or did I miss (forget) the big reveal?
Carmine
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As we see he's living now in his Office. She knows.
As we see he's living now in his Office. She knows.
Lol.... everyone is out of town until Saturday. Reveal is coming.
BTW... the car has the 9180s carb on it. So it was done. It’s an odd number on the master list of carbs.
http://www.retrorarities.com/images/CarterThermoquadInformation.pdf
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
So who was it who accompanied you to dinner last night..
Just me and the old girl.... never implied anyone else.... you dirty old man!
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