IML: '68 Rough Running: Just Drive It!

[David Duricy <desotobravo@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'd like to be able to report that I found a
miraculous cure for the what ailed my '68 Crown
convertible. The fact of the matter is that all it
took was a little more fresh gas, 2 ounces of Lucas
Upper Cylinder Lubricant, and the courage to drive the
car.

After I replaced the coil and condenser, and after I
tore down the carb for the upteenth time, it seemed to
me that matter had to be stale gas. 

I poured two ounces of Lucas into the tank along with
an extra gallon or two more of fresh gas. Then I reved
the engine repeatedly and watched my vacuum gauge. The
vacuum was unsteady.

Then I drove the car up and down my driveway, braking
hard at the top and bottom to mixup my gas tank.

The vacuum reading improved, and I adjusted the
mixture until I had maxiumum vacuum. The engine still
ran badly, but during its surges, it felt as though it
"wanted" to run against a load.

I drove the car up and down the driveway many more
times. When the rough running eased a little, I took
the car onto the street.

Driving around the block the first time wasn't easy.
The engine would gag on acceleration, and then surge
suddenly with enormous gusto.

The second time around the block, the engine smoothed
out a bit. The third time the engine was even
smoother. On the four turn, I broke out of my loop and
drove all over the neighborhood in quiet comfort with
the engine providing beautiful, smooth power through
all driving ranges. It was magnifcent.

I can't wait now to install the rest of the interior,
and enjoy this car the way Chrysler Corporation
intended: top down, A/C on, and at speed!

Dave Duricy
desotoland.com
1968 Imperial Crown convertible
1973 Imperial LeBaron 4dr



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