The shaft and clutch was rusty....we cleaned everything up, put the
clutch back in and all works now! I thought my garage was pretty
dry....but here in Indy we are in the rust belt!! Been so many years
since I drove the car...it is really a new experience....Will go over it
more carefully before i try some higher rpm and sporty driving!
Larry
"Larry R. Metz" wrote:
>
> Thanks again for all the suggestions.......having tried most everything,
> we put a new clutch in.......finally.....car has not run for 3-4 years,
> and not on the street since late 70's...going to be great to hear that
> sound and drive around, althought the racing springs and swaybars will
> make it a bit less than comfortable...it was originally setup for
> soloing way back then....will have to try it again, but no FTD awards
> likely this time around. I collected three in one year, but also had it
> up on two wheels.....almost over......will now use it just for shine and
> show....if I get enough confidence and support, may get to drive it
> around the F1 track end of month as part of the annual English car show
> here in Indy.....
>
> thanks again list.....and be patient as I will probably run into a lot
> of details as I go over it, checking lights, wipers, etc.,,,the
> wonderful Lucas equipment....willneed more suggestions
>
> Larry from Indiana
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