Re: Tim's '55 Patrician
Posted by Tim Wile On 2011/9/25 21:32:19
Some progress to report. I managed to free the rear brake lines from the junction box affixed to the rear axle housing. I can see why everyone with whom I spoke recommended replacing the brake lines as well as everything else. I also managed to free one of the brake lines from the master cylinder. Why Packard put the power brake master cylinder right under the steering column is a mystery to me. How does one check the level of the brake fluid?
Another small victory occurred when I managed to free the header pipe and heat riser from the broken left exhaust manifold. Now I've got to extract the six (6) rusted exhaust manifold bolts and replace the manifold. I wonder how much PB Blaster it will take me to free up those bolts?? Any suggestions as to the best way to remove the manifold are more than welcome. I've read the service manual, but that is simply bare bones stuff. I'd love to hear from the man, or woman, who has done one.
I also attached a photo of the left rear sway bar showing the deteriorated rubber bushing. I could be wrong, but I don't think it should be that difficult to replace the bushing. If anyone out there has done it and learned differently, I would love to hear from you!
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Another small victory occurred when I managed to free the header pipe and heat riser from the broken left exhaust manifold. Now I've got to extract the six (6) rusted exhaust manifold bolts and replace the manifold. I wonder how much PB Blaster it will take me to free up those bolts?? Any suggestions as to the best way to remove the manifold are more than welcome. I've read the service manual, but that is simply bare bones stuff. I'd love to hear from the man, or woman, who has done one.
I also attached a photo of the left rear sway bar showing the deteriorated rubber bushing. I could be wrong, but I don't think it should be that difficult to replace the bushing. If anyone out there has done it and learned differently, I would love to hear from you!
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