Well, the Herald actually runs. That part only took a few minutes, and a little
distributor fiddling. Sounded kinda off for a little while, till I tapped both
carb bowls with a ratchet- tapping the front one resulted in a wonderfully
harmonious sound, and much more even idle. Not to mention the sound of power.
I'd guess a stuck float needle, after sitting a year.
Well, I ran her for about 20 minutes, hoping to get the temp up to operating
temp, but the gauge never moved. I checked the sender, and all appears well
there, so I will try an aftermarket gauge, to see if the problem is there. I
retorqued the head at this point, as she was good and hot.
It seems this car is marking territory already. I had noticed a leak when I
spun her over to get the oil circulated before starting, but I had hoped it
merely needed to "self seal" a dry gasket. No such luck- she has a class 2 leak
from the front engine plate. Couldn't be the much easier to navigate timing
cover, could it! Nope. The front plate. So I can either try a quick silicone
fix, loosening the plate at the bottom and forcing silicone sealer in, or,
tearing the front end apart and doing it right. (However, doing it right will
involve liberally dosing the new gasket with silicone sealer, both sides.)
Looks like I lose another week of summer weather to play in. Still have to do
the window mechanisms, the hood, lower sills and finish the headlight ring
mountings. And now the front plate gasket. AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
Last, but not least, I think my ignition switch may need replacement. Shows a
low voltage through to the starter solenoid when in the run position.
Soon I'll have a car to drive around in.
Scott
64 Herald 1200 Convertible
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