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Looking for good running 356 engine would prefer 1941 but may consider other years. Pm me Thanks
Posted on: 2023/6/4 15:50
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What type of paint came on 55-56 Caribbean? Was it lacquer or something else ?
Posted on: 2023/5/23 15:45
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Re: 1941 Packard 160
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The gas tank was cleaned and coated by a professional place but I cant help but think it will have to come back out I should not be getting rust in the filter since it was done. it was also 400.00 to get done. Temp gauge moves but I had suspicions it was not correct thats why I had a temp gun with me timing was checked and rechecked many times. distributor mechanical advance also was checked many times. All rad and heater hoses are new nothings bypassed. New water pump. new fan belt thats tight. And tons of other things where done over the last year.All wheel cylinders were replaced and car roles easy. All brake hoses were replaced also I dont think there is a problem with the water distribution tube because when I would check engine temp with the heat gun it was not more than 5 degrees front to back on the head.
Posted on: 2023/4/16 10:26
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Re: 1941 Packard 160
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I spent about 8 hours working on the car Checked the antifreeze level with a mirror and a flash light it was just above the core. checked the spark plug wires could not find anything wrong. Checked the fuel pump pressure the old pump read 2.5 psi rebuilt pump read 2.75 psi. Changed fuel filter before the pump checked pressure again it was the same. checked the pressure with a different gauge it was the same. So the only thing I could think of is that the cam lobe is wore.I installed a new electric pump. Got it running checked the timing it was perfect. I installed the inner fender and went for a ride. After about 5 miles my daughter said she thought she smelled something. I checked the fuel lines they looked good. I saw a few drips of anti freeze hanging off the front frame under the radiator. I had my temp gun with me so I checked temp. it was 200F. I started to head home about 2 miles later the car overheated, and I had to be towed home. The only thing I can think of is that the radiator is clogged and at higher speeds antifreeze will not flow through it fast enough. I checked the thermostat that seems ok.
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Posted on: 2023/4/16 5:46
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Re: 1941 Packard 160
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i went to the gas station today filled up the car drove it 55 mph for about 15 miles. I was noticing a slight bit of missing at high speeds and if i go up a very long hill. The fuel pump was rebuilt but when I got home the fuel filter seemed to hardly have any fuel in it. Tomorrow im going to check fuel pump pressure again. Also when i shut the engine off It pushed out about 2 quarts of water. I quickly grabbed my temp gun and checked the engine temp it was 202 f. I have the right inner front fender out but maybe it would cool better with it in. Also the fuel tank was cleaned and coated by a guy i used may times. and the fuel line was replaced front to back but the fuel filter is getting slightly discolored hopefully that will go away after a while. Dose anyone have any other suggestions.
Posted on: 2023/4/13 13:51
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Re: HELP! car dies when hot.
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Just wondering if your fuel pump has the factory heat shield if the fuel gets to hot maybe its vapor locking
Posted on: 2023/4/6 7:53
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Re: 1941 Packard 160
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Had the car out for a short ride it seems to be running good knock wood. I put a nos muffler on a while ago called a silencer and the car runs so quite that when i come to a stop sign i think it stalled. Did these cars run that quite with the factory muffler?
Posted on: 2023/4/6 6:26
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Using the tool to check the valve stem length I found that the valve stem was to long i ground that down so it had the correct clearance and no more valve tap warm. I hope it never returns. Also ran it about 20 miles. Hopefully it’s coming back to life it seems the more I drive it the better it runs. Maybe things are freeing up from the long dormant state.
Posted on: 2023/4/3 12:35
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Re: 288 Head Gasket Planning
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It could be a head gasket or a crack somewhere you may want to send the head to a local machine shop that does engine work and make sure the head is not cracked.
Posted on: 2023/3/31 10:19
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