Re: Henry's 55 Constellation
Posted by Cli55er On 2010/7/5 16:29:58
well, just been cleaning parts off lately, letting them soak in the purple juice, which is great stuff.
all the bearings came out really easy. the push rods are all nice and shiny, but aren't they supposed to have a hole in each end so the oil can go up the into the rocker arms? i didn't see any holes, they look solid, idk...i'll post some pics of the ends of the push rods to show you guys.
55PackardGuy, no worries dude, i'll have the machine shop look at them to see what can be done or if they are good enough. i want to get a 3-5 angle job on them, so we will see what happens. i do like that they say Packard on the, but noone will see them anyways LOL!
they lifters wont be reused since i am getting some mild cam work done my Jack Vines. but i cleaned one of them up and took it apart to show everyone. i am guessing they are original, but i don't know.
also waiting on some info on sprags for the torque converter, if not i will have to get some from somewhere so i can finish the torque converter. i am letting parts of the converter soak now. just don't soak aluminum in the purple juice i use...it'll eat it up. so i check everything with a magnet before i stick it in.
anyone care to comment on the cruddy looking L-shaped piece. i am sure it is for water, but wow....look at it, nasty!
i also set myself up a shelf for my old 20" tv so i can watch football and work on the Packard at the same time ;0) LOL! don't be jealous! LOL HAHA!
enjoy
Hank
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all the bearings came out really easy. the push rods are all nice and shiny, but aren't they supposed to have a hole in each end so the oil can go up the into the rocker arms? i didn't see any holes, they look solid, idk...i'll post some pics of the ends of the push rods to show you guys.
55PackardGuy, no worries dude, i'll have the machine shop look at them to see what can be done or if they are good enough. i want to get a 3-5 angle job on them, so we will see what happens. i do like that they say Packard on the, but noone will see them anyways LOL!
they lifters wont be reused since i am getting some mild cam work done my Jack Vines. but i cleaned one of them up and took it apart to show everyone. i am guessing they are original, but i don't know.
also waiting on some info on sprags for the torque converter, if not i will have to get some from somewhere so i can finish the torque converter. i am letting parts of the converter soak now. just don't soak aluminum in the purple juice i use...it'll eat it up. so i check everything with a magnet before i stick it in.
anyone care to comment on the cruddy looking L-shaped piece. i am sure it is for water, but wow....look at it, nasty!
i also set myself up a shelf for my old 20" tv so i can watch football and work on the Packard at the same time ;0) LOL! don't be jealous! LOL HAHA!
enjoy
Hank
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