vacuum advance diaphragm leaking and other problems

[Philippe COURANT <accf_clb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all who have answered to my previous post.

I've called my friend today and after some hours of work the '59
Coronet runs again and very smoothly ! My friend thinks that
there was a poor ground somewhere on the engine: ther's a battery
disconnect switch under the dash and he found that the wires
screws weren't very tightened. he remembers also that a test
light sometimes worked and  sometime not when it was grounded to
engine.
About vacuum leak, he has plugged the vacuum line to avoid
leakage (and put a little more advance). He tests the car 10
miles and all was OK.
Difference is that tomorrow we've 450 miles to drive !
I'll made a report of the Chrysler Anciennes but first i must
make the 1000 miles trip !! Will give some news monday if i'm not
too tired..
I've put in my trunk: starter - points / condenser / distributor
- coil - electric fuel pump - set of belts - oils (engine / trans
/ rear end) - anti freeze - brake fluid - electrical wiring -
test light - multimeter - tools and .. beers.
My '59 Coronet has the same parts + wheel puller - battery
booster - seal beams
According to my previous tests the '57 has 11-13 mpg average fuel
comsumption so the fuel budget will be rather dreadful !! (1
gallon = 3.75 $ ..). I expect 85 gallons ( = 320 $ !).

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Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)
Imperial 57 Crown convertible
Buick 58 Roadmaster sedan

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