Re: Debi's 1953 Patrician

Posted by Duane Gunn On 2016/5/25 21:30:23

While looking to see why the car does not accelerate very well, I decided to remove the intake/exhaust manifolds. I figured I had an exhaust leak and probably a vacuum leak as well. I removed the fenders, grill and bumper. I pulled the headers off and found a vacuum leak: the windshield wiper motor has a hose going to it that was the vacuum problem. The car starts up fine now and is quieter. I have not gone for a drive yet. I noticed some liquid on the drivers front tire, so I ordered and received 2 front brake wheel cylinders. When I pulled off the brake drums I noticed the brake shoes were a little thin, so I ordered new brake shoes too. The master brake cylinder was just replaced. When I rebuilt the car I checked the wheel cylinders, I even honed them out, so they looked good. Now one is leaking. It's good to catch it now.
After the brakes are changed and it's running good, then I'll take it back to the transmission shop and get the shifting spot adjusted to 20 mph not 40 mph.