[T2] This Day in History: Attack of the 50-ft Nader

[c.dreike]

I enjoyed the piece about the Packard factory. Many fascinating photos.

(bus content) Spent time today tuning the FI in my bus. Trying to 
replicate 34 carb with SVDA dizzy . Need to adjust where the A/F ratio 
goes to 16:1 and match it up to 40 degree advance. Getting close. Have 
CHD temp sensor to tell me when I'm exceeding parameters. Was running 
nicely on the freeway. Plenty of power from my 1776. If I get the A/F 
and advance set right it should run cool.

Chris


On 11/30/2017 11:18 AM, Robert Mann wrote:
> <http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/unsafe-at-any-
> speed-hits-bookstores>
>
>       I believe he also attacked the VW Bus for lack of protection against
> head-on crashes – correct me if my memory is faulty.  At the time I owned a
> '57 Splittie and could not refute his assertion.  My main response was to
> rehearse in my imagination the sub-routine of taking to the countryside in
> preference to any profferred head-on.  Even tho' I have a strong 'bull' bar
> in front of my '73 Bay, I still feel I'd rather roll several times in a
> field than take a head-on.
>
>       Regarding GM's effort, owners have told me the rear suspension was
> improved greatly after Nader's attack  –  but, as it turned out, too late.
> I believe the CowerVayer was one of Detroit's finest.  (How much that is
> *saying*, we might discuss.)
>      Since it's Friday, I mention also that GM & Ford is not the whole story
> on Detroit.  Just N of me (in Maungatapere  –  now that will help you find
> it 😀) is the Craw family museum containing dozens of interesting
> motorcycles and 5 dozen Packards.  <
> http://sometimes-interesting.com/2011/08/15/largest-abandoned-factory-in-the-world-the-packard-factory-detroit/>.
> It's widely believed that the version of the Merlin mfd by Packard (mainly
> for the P-51) was better than Rolls-Royce's own version.
>
> TGIF
>
> Robt Mann
> '73 1600dp Devon with puzzling rear seat / bed
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