Many of us may not know that some of these parts fit some of the "other Makes",
&
since some of those sold more then The Imperial did, This could open up a
potential parts source which I would certainly concider to be Imperial related.
Of course, folks do need to keep in mind that they shouldn't stray too far off
topic.
John
Bill Johnson wrote:
> Allan
>
> I too feel bad if Roy leaves but if he does it has nothing to do with what
> you think. What you are missing is private posts explaining the rules. I will
> be posting a reminder for all of us that may not realize we even have them.
> Unfortunately, they are buried in our web site and not always easily found
> and read. Many components of the automobile are similar and universal, carbs,
> gear ratio, steering, electronics and on and on. It is quite all right to
> discuss any and all of these in general on the list when they are Imperial
> related. In using the carb for example, it is easy to talk specifically about
> changing metering rods on Carter carburetors with out having to discuss what
> make of car they came off. And again that information is wanted and
> encouraged. What happens when we start getting brand specific is the Imperial
> content is lost and soon we are comparing Toyota's to Gateway computers and
> everyone wonders why. If anyone doesn't believe this happens can research the
> archives and see. The worst part is things usually develop into a flame war
> because people get off the topic and then get p/oed with each other.
>
> Bottom line is anything automotive that can contribute to Imperial ownership
> and restoration is fine here as long as it is addressing the Imperial. If my
> point was not clear, I apologize to you, Roy and the list. It is a fine line
> but is there for a reason. Thanks for speaking your peace, Allan!
>
> Impcop
>
> bandmgrinding@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys
> > To the Impcop, don't you think you came down a little hard on Roy for
> > mentioning that " the other car" had the same problem. He was probably
> > just using that example because that is what he is most familiar with. I
> > think that by losing him as part of the group we will be losing someone
> > with a lot of mechanical experience and knowledge that could benefit a
> > lot of us in the group. While I am not advocating bringing up or talking
> > about other subjects or cars, I think that we could all learn from
> > comparisons and experience with other cars. Also, it might be a great way
> > to come up with some interchanges and modifications to parts that will
> > then fir our Imperials. Also, I for one find it interesting to see what
> > other Imperial owners have driven and are driving or working on and I
> > agree that any discussion of same should be taken private or to another
> > group that would be better served by the information but if we are not
> > allowed to even compare or mention another car name or make , items like
> > the production figures of other cars, or even our sign offs should not
> > include anything else but our Imperial only. This would seem a little
> > silly to me but I am willing to abide by the rules .
> >
> > Thanks for the time to speak my peace.
> >
> > Allan R.
> > 1962 Imperial Conv
> >
> > On Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:18:45 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time) "Roy Braatz"
> > <braatz@xxxxxxx> writes:
> > > Unvaryingly I like and appreciate all makes of cars, and not just
> > > Chrysler
> > > and seance that's my feeling. I believe, I may be in the wrong
> > > "group or
> > > club" ! > In that case I feel I also need to resign my membership. Good
> > luck
> > > to the
> > > Impcop's ROY= 1957 Crown Imperial Convt. > > -------Original
> > Message------- > > > From: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Date:
> > Friday, January 25, 2002 03:38:58 AM > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: IML: Poor gas mpg > > To help people understand and clarify
> > on topic and off topic items. > Carter carbs are universal to most makes
> > of cars. It is very simple
> > > to > talk about Carter Carb's in a generic sense without starting a
> > > thread > about how my Chevy does this and how my Ford is better than my
> >
> > > Chevy, > etc. Get the drift? If not, don't post until you are sure what
> > list
> > > you > are on. > > Impcop > > Roy Braatz wrote: > > > > Most all
> > Crater use the same type and but different sizes, what > I've done over
> > the years is buy junk looking ones at a swap meet > for a couple of
> > dollars just to get the rods but have used them or > given them out. I
> > could mention how to adjust your's or check them > , but was informed
> > that I cant use another make of car to explain > or compare with. As I
> > did last time mentioning the word corvette > Op sorry. Chrysler only. >
> > -------Original Message------- > > From: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >
> > Date: Thursday, January 24, 2002 06:25:38 PM > To:
> > mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: IML: Poor gas mpg > Roy, you
> > don't happen to know where you find other metering rods > > to try do
> > you? > > Tristan > > > I thought to mention beside the rear end gears,
> > to think about > what your CARTER AFB metering rods size is! Owners that
> > are > second or third owners of their car need to wonder if the carb >
> > ever was rebuilt and if so were the right metering rods > reinstalled in
> > THAT carb. You need to understand that two brass > metering rods are
> > lifted out of the fuel jet HOLES as you step > on the gas and has to be
> > correct for performance. The jet holes > that the metering rods go
> > through are stander size for that > carb, but the rod thickness depend on
> > engine size and HP. Think > of it this way , if the jet hole is always
> > the same size .A > thinner rod increases fuel flow 1. ( to much -fouling
> > plugs,dark > smoke car can feel like it lugging and can Diesel do to
> > carbon > build up) .To thick a rod ( plugs run hot, engine runing >
> > hotter,no power, pinging, stuttering) I found my 57 doing the > second.
> > like the three bears you need to try different ones to > get it just
> > RIGHT.Early Corvettes have Carter's and the same > condition to deal
> > with. > roy 57 > > > >
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