Dirty 58 HEMI

["Dave Ford" <daveford1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Russell, I had a 65 Comet (Caliente?) 289 4spd... one fun car..


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>Subject: Re: IML: Dirty 58 HEMI
>Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:14:02 -0500
>
>Hello Dave,
>  While 44K isn't all that many miles, I wouldn't change the oil to
>high-detergent if it has been run that much with non-detergent oil. It 
>would
>have built up a certain amount of sludge in the rings and now the detergent
>will clean it out which will most likely make it start smoking and/or using
>quite a bit of oil. I would pull the valve covers off to see how much 
>sludge
>there is under them. I would make my decision about the type of oil to use
>only after inspection. It sounds like you need to replace the spark plug
>tube seals anyway so, it would not be much more work to pull the covers,
>too.
>  On the other hand, it could run great for quite a long time if you keep 
>on
>using the non-detergent if, in fact, that is what has been used for so 
>long.
>  This was my experience with a 66 Mercury Comet 289 V8 some years ago.
>
>Have a great day,
>             Russell Sullivan
>                         1966 Crown Coupe 2 dr ht
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Dave Ford" <daveford1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 10:48 AM
>Subject: IML: Dirty 58 HEMI
>
>
> > 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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