Paul, thanks for the response..
>From: RandalPark@xxxxxxx
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>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: IML: Dirty 58 HEMI
>Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:54:03 -0500
>
>When I purchased my '56 back in the early 1970's the previous owner
>notified me that the car had always been run with non-detergent oil, and
>that I would have to do the same to prevent engine damage. At the time I
>knew much less about cars than I know now (basically nothing), but didn't
>like the sound of what he had said.
>
>I did some research and found out that the best thing to do at that time
>was to drop the pan, clean out the sludge, and clean the oil screen. There
>was a large amount of goop in the bottom of the pan. After that, I was then
>told that I should purchase a quality engine flush product and follow the
>instructions on the can.
>
>I did these things and was able to run the car for over 100,000 miles with
>no engine work. The last twenty years the car has basically been sitting
>with only very occassional short trips around town, if that. Although the
>car really does need an engine overhaul, it still runs very well, and I can
>drive it (once I rebuilt the brakes) anytime I wish. That says a lot for a
>47 year old high miles car that hasn't ever been apart. A few years back I
>removed a valve cover and found that things still looked pretty good.
>
>Based on this, I would say that the advice that I was given turned out to
>be correct. I would expect that if I hadn't cleaned everything out, the
>detergent could have dragged all of that stuff through the engine and
>plugged up the oil passages, although I have been told that this can't
>happen. Either way, I have always been glad that I did what I did.
>
>Paul
>
>In a message dated 11/10/2003 10:48:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Dave
>Ford" <daveford1@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> >I just acquired my first 58 Imperial (with the claim of 44k orig. miles).
> I
> >had to clean some plugs to get it running and couldn't help notice the
>oily
> >sludge sitting in the sparkplug recess'. Is there a recommended practice
> >for cleaning or flushing and old engine that may not ever seen detergent
> >oil?
> >Also, I was told when I bought it that it was a Crown but looking at
> >several pictures and brochures, I'm not sure. Is there a definitive way
>to
> >tell?
> >
> >
> >>From: "Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>
> >>Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Subject: IML: WELCOME Dave Ford (1958)
> >>Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 22:00:38 -0600
> >>
> >>Subject: IML: Please WELCOME Dave Ford (1958)
> >>
> >>
> >> > Car(s) owned: 1958 Crown Sedan
> >> >
> >> > Self-Introduction: Self employed automobile noise and vibe
> >>engineer/analyst
> >> > Also have 1965 AC Cobra Replica, 1966 Elcamino (454), 86 Fiero GT
> >>
> >>Welcome indeed, Dave.
> >>
> >>There are a respectable amount of 1958 owners on the list although not
>all
> >>of us are very respectable. Please tell us about your car. What body
> >>style
> >>is it? What color? How long have you had it? That kind of thing.
> >>
> >>Please consider sharing some pictures of it on the 1958 page of the web
> >>site. We can never have too may pictures of our cars on the site.
> >>
> >>Our debates get a little wound up at times - angels on the head of a pin
> >>discussions - but most everyone is well meaning and willing to help a
> >>fellow
> >>Imperialist whenever possible. With your background and experience I
>hope
> >>that you will be among those willing to help those more mechanically
> >>challenged than most, like me.
> >>
> >>Hugh
> >>58 4 door Southampton
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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