Re: 55 Caribbean Over Heating
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Hi guys, here is an update. Still working on our '55 checking out all of your appreciated inputs. Hoping not to go into the engine, but had to do so this week. Thinking we had a blown head gasket on the right bank. I have attached three photos of what we found after removing the heads. It appears the gasket that was used completely blocked three water passages and partially blocked eight others. Ordered new gaskets and received the same gaskets that would block the water jackets, same as the old ones. Has anyone had this problem or know of this issue? Does anyone know where I can get the correct gaskets allowing the water to move through the head and into the block? At this point, I believe it is a head gasket issue and I need to find the proper gasket. Photos will show you where the water was restricted by the gasket or blocked. Does anybody have any input on this?
Posted on: 2020/9/6 13:19
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Re: 55 Caribbean Over Heating
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Thanks to all of you for your ideas and suggestions. I made a check list from your info and will let you the end result when I get there. Stay well and safe, JC
Posted on: 2020/8/9 14:31
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55 Caribbean Over Heating
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Recently acquired a '55 Caribbean. The car has overheated and vapor locked since day one. I have helped the vapor lock issue by insulating the gas lines and adding an electric gas pump back at the tank. The engine over heating continues. I had the radiator serviced, used a cooling system flush, changed the thermostat and cap. I removed the water pump and water distribution manifold to view the condition of the water ports. The ports were in good condition. The water pump looked ok, no leaking. Considered installing a flex fan, but only have 1 3/4" clearance from fan hub to the radiator. I would appreciate any new ideas before pulling the heads to check for blocked water passages. Thanks, JC
Posted on: 2020/8/6 17:40
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Re: 1940 Packard 160/1803 Steering Gear box removal
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Thanks to all on the steering gear box. I did have to remove and ship the entire 5 feet assembly. Thanks, JCH
Posted on: 2019/8/16 15:45
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1940 Packard 160/1803 Steering Gear box removal
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I can not get the gear box separated from steering wheel rod.
Currently steering wheel off steering rod slides free. Steering gear box gear hanging on the end of the steering rod outside of gear box. Can not get gear off of the rod. Any ideas? JCH
Posted on: 2019/8/5 17:03
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Re: 1940 160 Steering Gear Box
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THANKS FOR THE HELP, WILL HAVE LARES CORP REBUILD IT.JC
Posted on: 2019/7/24 14:22
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1940 160 Steering Gear Box
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Currently restoring 1940/160 Super 8. I have a leaking lower seal on the steering gear box. Can anyone give me any guidance on rebuilding the unit myself or who rebuilds the unit.
Posted on: 2019/7/23 16:56
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