Re: 55PackardGuy's '54 Clipper Deluxe

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2014/8/9 23:05:50

HA52

Thanks for putting a name on the parts I seek. "Outriggers" would probably be it. I do plan a trip up to Duluth this summer to seek the help of the Man from Whom all Packard Blessings Flow.

I put a piece of "semi-rigid" 5 inch aluminum duct into the space between the fresh air pipes on the driver's side today. It worked pretty well and looks sort of flashy (the only silver gleam under the hood). I will post a pic when time and technology permit.

It's possible that I also got one of the rubber baby buggy bumpers (hood stops) on properly today, too. It took a lot of sweat and silicone spray, but I think it finally seated. Only 3 to go! Lots of pulling and pushing involved. Such a little thing to be such a job.

I noticed that the hood is not properly aligned, with a larger space from fender to hood on the left (as you face the car) than on the right.

Also, I attached the rubber "stop" for the throttle linkage (per Ross) on the firewall with some Permatex clear RTV. It certainly takes the slop out of the accelerator, and should help driveability.

I ordered the oil pressure switch from Rebko on Friday and hope to have it next week. I hope even more that it will be the solution to the blinking oil pressure light on the dash. It remains to be seen.

The NAPA in the little town of Forest Lake where I work ordered the circuit breaker for the dash, with no charge for shipping, unlike the Minneapolis NAPA that wanted more for shipping than the cost of the part. I hope it will be the solution to my Temp and Fuel gauges not working.

Still more hopes: In the same little town where I work, they are having a car show for charity at the Chrysler dealership where I take my Jeep for service. All makes are welcome. Want to bet I'd have the only Packard there? The trip would be 30 miles each way next Saturday. I won't try it unless I am sure that all is well with the oil pressure.