Re: Eric's 1925 Packard Barchetta Speedster Project

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2009/6/5 0:40:52

Yesterday and today, I got to work on the intake/exhaust manifold flange, enlarging the holes to match the ports on the engine. When I had my friend drill out the holes to get me started, I had him make them a little small so I could port match the flange to the engine. I should have had him make them a little bit bigger, as I have to enlarge each and every one of them about 1/4". This wouldn't be so bad, except that it takes over an hour and a half on each hole to get them the same size and shape as the ports on the engine. It took me two days of grinding to do four ports, simply because my back starts cramping up after 3-4 hours of grinding. So, even though it's slow progress, I'm making headway and am currently 1/3 done. So, on to the pics!

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