How many members have gotten the car out of storage and started the engine in anticipation of the first spring drive?
jim larson said
Mar 25, 2019
Well today was to nice to wait any longer. I checked the carb and both bowls were dry. I disconnected the coil and turn the engine over for about 25 sec to pump the gas up and get the oil pressure up to operating pressure. I waited about 1/2 of a hour, pumped the accelerator one time, turned the key and the car started in one revolution. After the engine was up to operation temp and coolant flowing
turned heat on high. Then turned on the AC that Bob helped me install last fall. AC seemed to operate as it did last fall.
Now waiting for the snow to disappear and a good rain.
hkgmillette said
Mar 25, 2019
So, close yesterday. I had the lift down yesterday and the battery was connected. All I had to do was install the fuse for the electric fuel pump and turn the key.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 25, 2019
I had mine out Saturday and Sunday, albeit only to move it around from side to side in the shop. DANG that thing sounds sweet and I want to drive it this year.
I have the '38 and '62 Impala in storage, south of Hastings, and I will be retrieving them on April 27th.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 25, 2019
jim larson wrote:
Well today was to nice to wait any longer. After the engine was up to operation temp and coolant flowing turned heat on high.
You do any detective work on the leak, now that you've run it ?
jim larson said
Mar 26, 2019
Lost in the 60s wrote:
jim larson wrote:
Well today was to nice to wait any longer. After the engine was up to operation temp and coolant flowing turned heat on high.
You do any detective work on the leak, now that you've run it ?
I add the leak detector to the oil before start up. I plan to craw under the car and look better today/tonight. Is it possible for a little oil to leak from the spark plug or into the bolt hole in the head that a manifold bolt goes in? Are you suppose to be in a dark room when looking for the leak detector?
Derek69SS said
Mar 26, 2019
I have the LS1 383 at the machine shop, and waiting for parts to put the front suspension back together. (special ordered coil-overs and coilover mounts)
BLyke said
Mar 27, 2019
Maybe today with the 59.
Larry Lucast said
Mar 27, 2019
Mine has never been in storage, but I am real close to starting it and backing it outside for the first time since 1998.
AK said
Mar 27, 2019
Eager... Opened the garage door to get myself excited... then closed again as I was off to snowboard with the daughter. But SOON!
I need to pick up a new battery. I typically can get them at near commercial pricing from Factory Motor Parts in Golden Valley. Not that I buy too many batteries... but I got a guy Hah!
Enganeer said
Mar 28, 2019
Tightened up the exhaust on the 64, connected the battery, let the fuel pump prime and the engine came to life within seconds of turning the key...gotta love fuel injection.
Backed out the garage and deposited some of the tire rubber onto the concrete to make sure all was working as it should.
SShink said
Mar 29, 2019
Enganeer wrote:
Tightened up the exhaust on the 64, connected the battery, let the fuel pump prime and the engine came to life within seconds of turning the key...gotta love fuel injection.
Backed out the garage and deposited some of the tire rubber onto the concrete to make sure all was working as it should.
Does it ever go on the road past the driveway? I don't think in all the years I've known you and you've been in the club I've ever seen your car. It's one of the club phantom's, kind of like Chris R.'s '66.
Enganeer said
Mar 29, 2019
LoL,
I dd have it on the road but after having a wheel cylinder go belly up while stopping (all drum, single master cylinder). I decided to tinker around with it while planning a brake upgrade.
jim larson said
Mar 30, 2019
Enganeer wrote:
LoL,
I dd have it on the road but after having a wheel cylinder go belly up while stopping (all drum, single master cylinder). I decided to tinker around with it while planning a brake upgrade.
Sounds like Chris is the man to talk to, he did a upgrade on his 66 with PDB up front and larger Impala drums on the back? Something to consider. I still have the PB with drums and single master cylinder; but rarely drive in the metro area.
BLyke said
Mar 30, 2019
Started the wagon up yesterday, but no driving yet.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 30, 2019
Enganeer wrote:
LoL,
I dd have it on the road but after having a wheel cylinder go belly up while stopping (all drum, single master cylinder). I decided to tinker around with it while planning a brake upgrade.
Throwing 4 new wheel cylinders in it is FAR quicker and cheaper than getting involved in an upgrade right now...
Yay, OK, may as well buy all new flex hoses, because they are age cracked too...
more ambition than brains said
Mar 30, 2019
I still have the disc set-up, complete, hanging on my roller Elky frame.
Cheap!
Frame going on CL next week.
I am running out of room.
Bought four (4) Suburbans in the last month.
Karl
Enganeer said
Mar 30, 2019
I've got the parts for 4th gen f-body brake conversion, life just keeps getting in the way every time I want to set aside some time.
-- Edited by Enganeer on Saturday 30th of March 2019 09:17:37 PM
BLyke said
Apr 1, 2019
Got some miles on the Nomad this weekend, even with some small flurries?! .
Well today was to nice to wait any longer. I checked the carb and both bowls were dry. I disconnected the coil and turn the engine over for about 25 sec to pump the gas up and get the oil pressure up to operating pressure. I waited about 1/2 of a hour, pumped the accelerator one time, turned the key and the car started in one revolution. After the engine was up to operation temp and coolant flowing
turned heat on high. Then turned on the AC that Bob helped me install last fall. AC seemed to operate as it did last fall.
Now waiting for the snow to disappear and a good rain.
So, close yesterday. I had the lift down yesterday and the battery was connected. All I had to do was install the fuse for the electric fuel pump and turn the key.
I have the '38 and '62 Impala in storage, south of Hastings, and I will be retrieving them on April 27th.
You do any detective work on the leak, now that you've run it ?
I add the leak detector to the oil before start up. I plan to craw under the car and look better today/tonight. Is it possible for a little oil to leak from the spark plug or into the bolt hole in the head that a manifold bolt goes in? Are you suppose to be in a dark room when looking for the leak detector?
Eager... Opened the garage door to get myself excited... then closed again as I was off to snowboard with the daughter. But SOON!
Hah!
I need to pick up a new battery. I typically can get them at near commercial pricing from Factory Motor Parts in Golden Valley. Not that I buy too many batteries... but I got a guy
Tightened up the exhaust on the 64, connected the battery, let the fuel pump prime and the engine came to life within seconds of turning the key...gotta love fuel injection.
Backed out the garage and deposited some of the tire rubber onto the concrete to make sure all was working as it should.
Does it ever go on the road past the driveway? I don't think in all the years I've known you and you've been in the club I've ever seen your car. It's one of the club phantom's, kind of like Chris R.'s '66.
I dd have it on the road but after having a wheel cylinder go belly up while stopping (all drum, single master cylinder). I decided to tinker around with it while planning a brake upgrade.
Sounds like Chris is the man to talk to, he did a upgrade on his 66 with PDB up front and larger Impala drums on the back? Something to consider. I still have the PB with drums and single master cylinder; but rarely drive in the metro area.
Started the wagon up yesterday, but no driving yet.
Throwing 4 new wheel cylinders in it is FAR quicker and cheaper than getting involved in an upgrade right now...
Yay, OK, may as well buy all new flex hoses, because they are age cracked too...
Cheap!
Frame going on CL next week.
I am running out of room.
Bought four (4) Suburbans in the last month.
Karl
I've got the parts for 4th gen f-body brake conversion, life just keeps getting in the way every time I want to set aside some time.
-- Edited by Enganeer on Saturday 30th of March 2019 09:17:37 PM
Got some miles on the Nomad this weekend, even with some small flurries?!
.
New motor is in, had it running a couple of times, once exhaust work completed might roll through the neighborhood a bit.
soon......