Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2017/10/1 16:17:31
I wish I had more to post but I'm not getting into the shop as much has I hoped. Other task just keeping in my way. I'm kind of looking forward to colder temps outside/
I spent so much money on the rubber body mounts that I have decided to rebuild the Rochester 4GC carburetor myself. This should be fun as I have never down this before. I have the GM manual and there are multiple YouTube videos so why not. Its the same amount of information I had when I rebuilt the GM transmission myself. I got the kit from Summit as it was half the price as other other well known parts suppliers. Does anyone know of any other carb related issues that I should know in advance?
Also been cleaning the interior. The worst area is where the rear view mirror and sun visors bolt into. The rust is pretty bad. I have no idea how the moisture got into that location as it is several inches behind and above where the windshield sets. I have already cut out the rust on one side (photo below). The other side is just as bad. I'm glad this area will not be visible when complete as I don't think its going to be a very pretty welding job.
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I spent so much money on the rubber body mounts that I have decided to rebuild the Rochester 4GC carburetor myself. This should be fun as I have never down this before. I have the GM manual and there are multiple YouTube videos so why not. Its the same amount of information I had when I rebuilt the GM transmission myself. I got the kit from Summit as it was half the price as other other well known parts suppliers. Does anyone know of any other carb related issues that I should know in advance?
Also been cleaning the interior. The worst area is where the rear view mirror and sun visors bolt into. The rust is pretty bad. I have no idea how the moisture got into that location as it is several inches behind and above where the windshield sets. I have already cut out the rust on one side (photo below). The other side is just as bad. I'm glad this area will not be visible when complete as I don't think its going to be a very pretty welding job.
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