Re: [AMC-list] Up to 60

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

That sounds like a lot of progress, and a lot of fun! I can't wait to
see pictures of it out cruising. It had to be a great feeling to get
it out and up to speed. Very cool!


On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Got the 65 Rambler up to sixty mph on a side road today with no unusual noises
> and it seemed to behave itself.  I have the auto trans and 2.73 rear axle ratio
> so it cruises comfortably at 60.
>
> The punch list is getting shorter and I hope to knock out another couple of
> items next weekend.
>
>     1.  Rocker cover oil leak right at the front of the head.   I've tighened
> the screws but it still leaks.  It's a new gasket.
> 2.  Gas filler hose leak.  My 65 has the molded rubber insert and it split where
> it fits over the pipe coming up from the tank.   It's split in the
> front and rear but some Permatex gasket maker fixed the front.
>
> 3.   Temp gauge is not working.  I checked the resistance from the temp sender
> and it seems too high even when the engine is warm.
>
>
> My used transmission slips a little when it shifts up when the car is cold, but
> shifts more cleanly when after the car is driven a few miles.   I plan to baby
> it and check the transmission pressure next weekend.
>
> I replaced the weatherstripping on the rear doors today.   Then drove it about
> 20 miles all tolled,
>
> I hope everyone had a meaningful Christmas.
>
> Joe Fulton
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