Hurray!
The 58 Savoy that has been consuming so much of my energy and time is
now driving! Now I have a few questions about these cars inherent
driving characteristics. First the temp gauge reads high when driving at
speeds above 40 and lowers back down at idle. BTW it's a new motor (318
not broken in yet ). The timing may be a little too advanced, but no
pinging. The radiator is freshly recored, water pump, hoses, thermostat
are new. the car doesn't boil over and fluid is not coming out of
overflow. The car doesn't sound or smell hot. Perhaps the gauge just
reads high?
Second, there is a lot of wind noise coming from around the A pillar.
Bad seal or just design flaw?
Other than these first few bugs, this car drives smoother, stops better
and lights up the tires better than my 64 Dodge.
I look forward to hearing from some of you other guys that have 57-58
Plymouths.
Thanks in advance,
Larry Gardinier
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