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08-06-2013, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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Any advice on first Parade?
So I am getting ready for my first parade this Saturday. Have the kids riding with me in the '29 Tudor. I'm a little nervous about clutching and braking uphill and downhill at 2-5mph for 1.5 miles. I have had the car for a year but have never driven it like this. Any advice from the seasoned vets out there?
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08-06-2013, 08:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
With My car a walking speed parade works out to first gear at idle, for fine speed adjustment I use the spark advance ---between retarded and about 1/2 --after that the idle gets rough, the GAV is where I keep it for low speed driving, usually about 1/4 ---most times it will happily run this way for hours, sometimes it gets some surging, then I push in the clutch and give a high idle for a short time ---the A should idle slow enough to go walking speed without riding the clutch.(with 3:78 rear)
My usual parade preparation is to clean the horn commutator with a shop rag and back the adjustment out 1 click---and put the flag holder on the rad neck |
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08-06-2013, 08:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Yes get the horn to work! kids like that sound.
The last parade I took the grandkids in, I would let out the clutch to go a bit in the parade and then pause a little while, put it in neutral and then let the clutch out to save the throw out bearing. Don't know if this is needed but I had to have something to do for the hour or so the parade took. Have fun and good luck. Look out for the kids going out after the candy thrown out.
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08-06-2013, 09:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Have fun!
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08-06-2013, 10:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Take a gallon jug of water with ya!
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08-08-2013, 12:24 AM | #6 |
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08-08-2013, 08:30 AM | #7 |
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08-08-2013, 09:55 AM | #8 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Thanks to all for the tips. I've got the flags, got the hats, got the jug of water in case I have to sit on the sidelines for awhile. I like the idea of leaving it in first gear and using the spark advance. Might have to test run that in the neighborhood.
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08-08-2013, 12:25 PM | #9 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Parades seem best enjoyed while watching rather than participating. However, I think everyone should participate at least once for the experience.
Kurt's post about using the spark advance for speed control is excellent. Assuming your car is not one prone to overheating, this works excellent. Also, agree with everyone's info about servicing the horn prior to the parade. However, be courteous with it. The people in the parade in front of you might not enjoy it as much as the crowd. In my experience, the crowd will prompt you when an 'ahooga' is needed. Keep em short, the marching girl scouts in front of you will appreciate it. Since we're talking about servicing... Make sure your car idles reliably! If your car won't idle reliably and slowly, then do yourself and your car a favor and sit this one out. Make sure you don't have any vacuum leaks and that your carb is adjusted well. A rough idle or having to fight the motor to keep it running will greatly detract from the fun. I know you have a Tudor, but this is for those that have a coupe with a rumble seat- put something or someone in it. If you don't have some kids that like to wave for an hour straight to put in it, find some. The scouts or FFA or 4-H will usually be a good place to recruit some wavers. If you can't find kids, get a large stuffed animal. |
08-08-2013, 05:36 PM | #10 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Dont line up in front of the Firetrucks, or behind the horses if you can help it.
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08-08-2013, 06:05 PM | #11 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Don't throw candy from your vehicle. Small kids focus on that candy and may run right into your path.
Always be ready for the unexpected, like your clutch release arm breaking with a group of people in front of your vehicle. Make sure your insurance is paid up.... |
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08-08-2013, 06:56 PM | #13 |
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Re: Any advice on first Parade?
Watch out for kids running to the car. SAFETY FIRST. Fill your tires to 35 psi. You are in for a thrilling time
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08-08-2013, 09:53 PM | #14 |
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08-09-2013, 12:21 AM | #15 |
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Have fun,enjoy driving,be thankful,and be safe!!!
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08-09-2013, 06:27 AM | #16 | |
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Major cause of rear main leaks and the reason for an engine rebuild or at least a tear-down for repair. Also it is a good practice to release clutch when stuck in traffic jams or long traffic lights. Also retarding the spark creates more heat so if radiator is boiling, advance the spark to about 1/2 while idling. Folks love the "puckety puckety" sound but it does cause overheating if your radiator is not up to cooling the engine. Originally the carburetors were setup to run the GAV at 1/4 to 1/2 turn at sea-level, so if GAV is closed at sea-level to around 3000 feet the mixture is too lean and overheating will occur. Each carb is different and rebuilds vary widely. Here at 6000 feet and above many GAVs work fine at 1/8th turn. At 9,000 to 12,000 and above some engines like GAV closed. Model B carbs were setup to be closed once engine is warmed up. Last edited by Benson; 08-09-2013 at 07:16 AM. |
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