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Folks -

Well, more progress on the '47! I've had a bugger of a time with low power, hesitation off idle and a top speed of about 20 MPH.

I put a set of plugs in, points, cond, cap and rotor were new. It does need wires, but none of the parts houses had 'em this weekend. The truck came with a 216; someone put a full pressure 235 in it at one point. I think it's a ~1960 engine.

I also drained and flushed out the oil - ran a couple of quarts of oil with a quart of kerosene; what MUCK! I did that 3 times, and cleaned the black snot out of the oil filter sump - boy! Anyway, that's all honey and light now; I'll change the oil and filter in a few weeks just on GP.

I thought the point gap was fine, but when I put a dwell meter on it, it only had 20 degrees. Spec is 28 to 36, I think.... So I reset things to 30 degrees and set the timing. Getting to the distributor clamp and getting a good view of the ball in the flywheel is a real trick! I set the timing a bit on the fast side...

So, after this, it's time for a road test. Woohoo! I had the wife come in a separate car as my "wingman" and we took a short trip of about 8 miles. The truck's speedo is kaput, but the missus said I was going about 45. Above that speed I get a very good reminder that front end work will be one of the next things on the list.

Got a few glances and a thumbs up while we were out on maneuvers. What a gas!

John

47 3800 "Waltzing Matilda"

Hey John, we're proud of you. Stovebolters Rock Glad things are progressing. Someone here once said to drive'em a little, be nice to them and they will talk to you, show you their personality and what they want..... hey, did I just describe half the ladies in the world? LOL

Keep us posted John. Sounds like your really gaining on it now.

Puta little dab of white paint on that ball and it will be much easier to see.