Recent content by bobioknight

I followed gilsgarage recommendation, I am also using the diesel oil in my 57, I do notice when the engine is cold, my oil pressure is higher than when I was using standard oil. I also use a lead additive in the fuel.

Heck yea, definitely drop some insulation under that carpet. I would consider deflectors if I was planning on long trips with the hard top on, but I don't notice any heat radiating up at this point.

I am not sure what is worse, heating your seat or your fuel. I would be concerned about vapor locking with a tank of hot gasoline. What do you think, is that a consideration?

That's awesome Bob, let us know how it goes and what your mpg averaged. Beautiful car by the way, must get lots of waves.

So do wear my Holley tshirt? Yes it would be a fun trip regardless of the destination, will also give me a chance to go further than I ever have in this car.

Hey guys our car club is planning a Friday tour of the edelbrock plant. I am curious about it but has anyone else been? Is it worth the 2 hour drive?

What a beauty, must have been a fun trip.

LOL, what a deal.

Thanks SAL.

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Well, I am pretty pleased to report that we ran an average of 13.5 mpg. I reduced my timing advance from 14* to 12* because of the ping that I heard on my way home. 5851, you got that right. Making it home with no issues is a huge bonus. Looking forward to the next big trip. Dave, it just...

So our trip went great!! decided to leave the top off, cranked up our 50's era music with great old commercials... Turned up the heater for the morning drive and she just purred at 2300 rpm (approx 60mph darn speedo sticks at 55) all the way up and down all the long fairly steep grades...

I am sure your right. For some reason my 57 had both wires. I "assume" because the person who installed the pertronix originally used it to offset the power. When I "thought" I was having ignition trouble, I tested the system and wires to verify everything was in spec, but found that the...

You guys are awesome. Yes she flys, the speedo just stops, I will take the advise and run her to the speedo shop. Using the gps works as well.

Thats interesting, but to be clear, I was referring to the positive wire coming from the ignition, instead of 12-14volts of power, the wire has its own resistance so if you take a reading you may only be feeding 8volts to the coil from the ignition wire. Plug wires are different, and I am not...