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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