Archie Project update week 8 -- July 23, 2014

Week 8 - we had a week off last week elated to rain and more rain.  Today, the group started again with troubleshooting why the engine did not start last time.  The voltmeters came out again, connections were checked, the spark plugs were re-evaluated and the gaps checked.  The distributor was inspected, the points cleaned as necessary and, the timing was re-checked with the crank.  After a couple tries, Archie's engine sprang to life with some smoke and a sputter and then it sounded pretty good!  Al Sylvia tightened up some bolts on the front end, and the rattles decreased.  The water pump and fan were lubricated.  In the mean time, the first transmission was readied for installation.  The first transmission looked like it was working well.  The cross-member was aligned with the second transmission universal. A need to alter a portion of the (throw-out bearing guide) on the second transmission, which is only used as a guide seal & bearing retainer was tasked to Ray Pagliarini.  The second transmission went on, but after it was in place, it appeared  to be out of alignment.  At that point, so was the first transmission.  So the men tried to take the second transmission off again and re-group.  At this point, it was getting dark, and it was time to eat.  But, SUCCESS tonight was when the engine started!  The ladies had a delightful "breakfast" meal prepared  - frittata, ham with pineapple, muffins and bagels, apple and blueberry baked French toast,  chicken wings and a gelatin mold.  Desserts included blueberry cheesecakes, Ambrosia gelatin, cookies, and biscotti - wonderful!!!  Our thanks again to Pat and Charlie for hosting the project!