Bought another Pertronix ignition and shortened the wires to length. Bought some hex head bolts to fasten the interior door handles. We head out Friday. The forecast calls for rain. I’m starting to feel bad… but not because of the rain.
The timing was way off (retarded) after adding the Pertronix Ignitor. But after adjustment, it’s spot-on. Hopefully that was the cause of the overheating.
Still have an exhaust leak. No idea how to fix it at this point.
I’m not sure the exhaust leak is completely fixed, but it definitely doesn’t smell as bad.
Took a trip around the neighborhood. Stalled once and hiccupped once. Went to fill her up with gas. Made it home fine.
Checked the transmission fluid which was non-existent. Filled it up to the proper level, then noticed something…
Radiator was overflowing. [...]
Put the exhaust manifold back on
Slid in the manifold gaskets (coated with blue gasket maker)
Tightened everything up
Installed the generator
Got the electronic ignition in the Studebaker all squared away. Unfortunately tonight was supposed to be an exhaust manifold install.
Removed the points and condenser in preparation for the new electronic ignition.
Put a ring connector on the bare radio wire
Plugged in a cheap antenna from Autozone
Turned the knob
Voila! The radio works and lights up
Also did a little shop cleanup today
Installed the passenger side vent door
Attached the hoses to the radiator
Installed the radiator
Added 50/50 antifreeze
Reattached all of the wiring
Attached the fan belt and adjusted with the generator and bracket
Squirted the valve stems with oil
Started the car
Checked the valves for oiling
Installed the valve covers, grommets, gaskets, nuts
Adjusted the timing with a timing light
Shortened the accelerator linkage
Slightly [...]
Turned one of the pipes on the water pump housing to be perpendicular to the housing
Painted the area around it (touch-up work)
Painted the generator low gloss black
Installed the generator… Just need to figure out where the hoses go around it
Removed the fender vent doors and the old gaskets around them
Timed the distributor
Tried to start her up, but the battery was weak and all she did was grumble
Removed the exhaust valve gaskets due to smoke from the driver’s side
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