I went to Charlotte this morning to drop off a Studebaker and to pick mine up. Now my Lark has been idle for a few months and knew that the carb would be dry. We got her cranked and off I went, headed to Raleigh so I could do my eight hours for my wonderful employer. About 15 minutes of highway driving, about 70mph in overdrive, I noticed that the car was slowing down, kind of like the brakes were dragging. All of a sudden, BANG, the rear tires chirped and the car came out of overdrive. Well, I did not see any parts coming from under the car and I eased off of the road. No oil leaking (well the engine leaks a little). I decided that I would press on, cautiously. I eased Betty up to 50,55,60,65 then 75. Three thousand rpms and the old girl was singing right along. I made it about 150 miles without incident. The transmission is making some "different" noises but she should carry me home tonight. I wonder what I broke. I guess I'll swap my T-86 non overdrive tranny back in the car and tear this one down and see what's up.
Needless to say, I still get a kick out of passing some of the fancier, high priced cars and watching the drivers try to figure out what just passed them.
Betty is a tough old girl!!
Needless to say, I still get a kick out of passing some of the fancier, high priced cars and watching the drivers try to figure out what just passed them.
Betty is a tough old girl!!
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