Philippe - Be sure that your timing is set correctly. It may be retarded to the point where you're getting this lack of response. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philippe COURANT" <accf_clb@CLUB-INTERNET.FR> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 4:34 PM Subject: [FWDLK] sluggish engine (392) > Hi, > As Hugh i've some problem with my 392 (in addition to the > kickdown problem ..related ? ): it is sluggish, i can't go over > 65 mph ! The tests i made last week were in town so i don't pay > attention to some lazy breakdown at lights, i was too happy to > cruise with my car. > But yesterday i made a 40 miles test on open road. Deception ! > the car is less responsive than my '58 Dynaflow-Buick ... When i > push the gas pedal, the car accelerate slowly (trans. upshifts > well) and max. speed is around 60 - 65 mph. If ther's a coast, > the car slows down and temp. gauge climbs after the middle (i am > an "overheating" specialist !). The engine runs well but it seems > that it couldn't climbs in rpm. I'll make a test with a > tachometer next week. > I have some ideas: > - engine is sludged (as was my 4 sparkplugs) after 120 miles of > idle during last years in my garage. > - The secondary barrels (vacuum controlled on WCFB) don't open. > - The mechanical advance (governor) doesn't work. > > -- > Philippe COURANT (Pau, France) > Imperial 57 Crown convertible > Buick 58 Roadmaster sedan > > - American Car Club de France (ACCF) : http://www.accf.com > > - Chrysler Imperial France : http://www.ifrance.com/c-i-f > > - Cadillac " Standard of Excellence " : > http://www.ifrance.com/accf-cad > > - SportsCars : http://www.ifrance.com/accf-sprtcar
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