Fuel pump rebuilt.

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Thanks Howard.

Quick question, what sizes are the flexible fuel line fittings between the chassis and the mechanical fuel pump? I need to get another made.

Thanks

I am very impressed at how this car drives. The brakes are excellent, steers very nicely. Being built on the commercial car chassis, some of the components have been a bit trickier to locate, but it has all been possible via good parts dealer assitance and help though Packardinfo.

Next job is to rebuild the mechanical fuel pump, any advice before I leap into it?

Given the amount of work that I am doing on my 2126, I might as well introduce it to the Packarfinfo community.

The story so far:

I purchased my 2126 via eBay / consignment dealer with an accepted best offer late in 2012. The Packard was purchased from the widow of the previous owner who had owned it since 1957! I am the third owner. This is a CA black plate car, Earl C Anthony delivery etc. It still remains in remarkable original condition.

Once I got the Packard to Australia (which by the way is not a hard process) I have completed the following:

Front suspension rebuild.
Fix up the poor brake rebuild, which required relining the shoes and machining the drums.
Rear suspension shocks and bushes.
Repair a very minor rust spot on the rear LHS sill.
Installed a new front YnZ wiring harness (as an insurance policy).
New engine mounts.
New water pump.
Oil changes.

I recently drove the Packard 700 kms without any issues, not bad I reckon, given I am yet to replace spark plus and ignitions items.

Currently I am sorting out the overdrive (which was not operational as advised by the dealer......).

I consider this Packard as an excellent buy and I intend to maintain it as required rather than "restore" it. It's survived this long OK.

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The rogue heater valve on the firewall was connected to the dash "Heater" pull knob. Questions:

What should the "Heater" knob be connected to?
What is the function of the "Fresh Air" control?

I have figured out that the "Defrost" operates the windscreen defroster! However, what is the purpose of the slide control on the defroster unit?

Thanks

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Thanks Howard.

Does anyone have any information on the correct heater hose routing for the 2126 7 passenger sedan with four heaters? My car has the rear heaters disconnected (I wont reconnect until i know we do not have any leaks!).

Also is my heater control valve correct? It is currently leaking and I am going to have to remve it until a replacement or alternate is found. I note many other 21st series (inc 2126) do not have this valve in place.

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Hood lock grommets replaced. Easy job as described above. I have to say though the new replacements are very thin compared to the originals and pull themseves inside out when in the locked postion.

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Thanks guys, another job for tonight!