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Drove my first p1800 today! Some Questions 1800 1971

posted by  hip82 on  Mon May 31 02:05 CST 2004
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After 30 years of wanting a p1800, finally got to drive one (Yes, I'm a procrastinator, and too shy to ask). It was a 1971 'E' that was for sale. I enjoyed it, but it seemed to have several issues and I don't think I got a true p1800 experience.

1. The steering was very, very heavy. I used to have a Ford Maverick with radial tires and no power steering. Low speed was hard, but once you got some speed on, control was not too difficult. This was hard to steer at all speeds. Perhaps a bad steering box?

2. The fuel injection system had been replaced with SU carbs. Could this be converted back in-expensively? The engine was extremely loud and seemed to lack power at all speeds. Not sure if carbs were not set up properly, or maybe a compression problem.

3. Interior very, very loud. I think I've heard p1800s are loud, but what is normally loud?

Thanks. I'm going to pass on this one. I don't have enough time or money at this poinr to bring it to the level I would want.

Tom






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