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So I did remove the limit switches and I did see that the one switch was not going back to closed after the plunger was pushed in and opened the contacts. So I sprayed a bunch of contact cleaner in there and actuated it and it appears to be working better, just need to test it on the car.
Currently working on getting the front bench seat installed and trying to get it to work. Surprisingly it went in a lot easier than when it came out. Trick is to unbolt the seat back and flop that forward as far as it goes and it slides right through the passenger door opening (helps to have the steering wheel removed). I did try the power seat option. The seat only goes up and down but not back and forth… the switch is working in all directions and I am getting power to the motor, but no action. It appears that the motor can easily be unbolted and maybe be serviced? Can I remove the seat motor with the seat in the car? Does the entire seat need to come apart to get it out? And is there a way I could clean the motor to maybe get it working? Thanks!
Posted on: 2023/9/9 17:19
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thanks for that! I give the linkage inspection for wear. and thanks for the info on the compressor! I was not able to find much on them besides they were maybe made in Lancaster PA. When it comes to wheel alignment, the FSM mentions a special tool for adjusting the caster/camber. Could I just use a regular crows foot? or would I need to grind it down?
Posted on: 2023/8/22 11:18
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So thanks for all that stuff on the limit switches. I didnt look into this further (probably should) because it seemed to be working again? so Ill probably have to look into it down the road.
While I wait for the seat I decided to hang the external trim on the car. it is looking pretty darn good! so good in fact that I said screw it and got it on the road anyway. I just took it up and down my street, but still counts as driving on a public road. It did okay. It shifted fine until it got warmed up. After it got warm I would depress the clutch to the floor and it would grind going into either first or reverse at a stand still. it would kind of go into 2nd and third while the engine was running. Does this sound like my clutch needs to be adjusted? also, I am trying to size a compressor for the A/C system, what size was the original Leigh? size as in capacity of the OE? Thanks!
Posted on: 2023/8/21 16:25
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Re: GM transmission and push button shift.
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Those are all valid concerns. Unfortunately I would need to have the trans in the car to make that determination. I only have access to the twin ultramatic, not a 700R4. So I could easily measure the shaft and motor connection on that trans, but would need a 700R4 trans to get the similar dimensions on that. and with the 700R4 on hand, a comparison could be made on whether it would be able to bolted up to the shift shaft, or would need a remote mount.
Posted on: 2023/8/21 10:19
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Re: GM transmission and push button shift.
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I'm with Ross on this one. I think the easiest way to adapt the pushbuttons on the 56 to the GM trans would be to create a new contact plate within the shift motor.
Shouldnt be difficult. Make a degree wheel and see where each shift point is on the twin ultramatic. Do the same to the gm transmission and you have a basic design. From there the contact plate could probably be 3D printed and adapted to the shifter on the GM trans.
Posted on: 2023/8/21 8:39
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making slow progress on it when I find time. Was able to finally get the sway bar installed. that was a pain. I tried using a C clamp to hold it down while I pried the free end into place, but that didnt work. Found out I needed three clamps. One to apply downward pressure so that when I applied pressure directly on the face the clip wouldnt slide up. Then I needed a clamp on that clamp so it wouldnt slide down the incline of the LCA.
But with that installed I was able to reassemble the heater core box, so that is ready to go in. I got the hood latch spaced so both the primary and secondary latches hold the hood down. And I was able to verify the running lights and courtesy lights on the rear passenger doors work! now I just need to assemble them and make sure I still have a good ground from the door trim once its attached. Speaking of the courtesy lights. I found that the dash courtesy light, and door courtesy lights only come on once the front doors open and the rear dome light only comes on when the rear doors open. Is that how they are suppose to operate? I also noted my upper limit switch for the suspension (the one with the pink and orange wires) works intermittently. I would like to remove it and spray some contact cleaner in the switch to make sure it is operating smoothly. Can I take that out to do so? Do I need to disconnect anything else before I remove them?
Posted on: 2023/8/15 10:49
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This past month has been busy with vacations and other things going on, so not much progress to report. The tires arrived right before vacation and I got them mounted and balanced once I got back. The exhaust is tightened up and ready to go. Still awaiting on the upholsterer to get the seat covers installed... biggest hold up now.
but started to install some trim and the decorative 56 Florida license plate up front. Attach file: IMG_1999.jpg (276.18 KB) 71314687730__F69F4F8B-0202-410F-A11E-5BBD60CC8627.jpg (201.43 KB) IMG_2015.jpg (277.73 KB)
Posted on: 2023/8/8 10:37
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Re: 1956 Packard 400 Fuel guage & sending unit
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I got mine from Kanter and installed with no issues. Works well. It is about a couple week lead time until it arrives at your door.
if your worried about the gas gauge reading right. One thing you can do is install the sending unit in the tank, attach the sending unit wire to the sending unit and run a jumper wire from a good ground on the tank to the body. turn the key on and note where the gas gauge is sitting, that is when the tank is physically empty. Turn the tank over and wait a minute or two. that will be your gauge reading once the tank is fuel. If you dont like where either is at you can bend your float arm to adjust the full and empty points on the gauge.
Posted on: 2023/8/8 8:34
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thanks for that! seems straight forward. I will try to make sure that all pivot points are lubed, and check the pressure and level of the top motor.
Posted on: 2023/7/21 15:11
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