Re: Henry's 37 Limousine
Posted by Cli55er On 2017/2/14 14:04:07
took the exhaust and intake manifold off so i could weld the choke tube to the manifold. my previous attempts to keep it in were unsuccessful and i didn't like the leak there nor it coming loose. so i just welded it in, this way only the tube will need to be replaced over time if it breaks or fails.
i cleaned, degreased, and heated the manifold in waves while welding. its not super pretty, but it isn't going anywhere now.
sorry if you dont like it, but i do.
i also welded the valve in the down position. i welded the shaft all the way around on both sides to stop the exhuast leak. i didn't want to spend the money for a rebuild kit when i'm not gonna use the dumb thing. (no i'm not calling Packard dumb) the car warms up fine without it, so i just welded it so the flap routes the exhaust gases out the muffler. it looks like it is sill there from the outside, but it just doesn't move.
if i ever change my mind, unlikely... a new manifold can be sourced as this one was already abused to begin with.
all i have left are fiber gaskets for the exhaust manifold, i used the good metal impregnated ones already. i hope the fiber ones hold up as well.
with the manifolds off, i will beable to look at the lifters easier.
i also applied for the Concours d'Elegance of Texas and Keels and Wheels. shall see what happens.
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i cleaned, degreased, and heated the manifold in waves while welding. its not super pretty, but it isn't going anywhere now.
sorry if you dont like it, but i do.
i also welded the valve in the down position. i welded the shaft all the way around on both sides to stop the exhuast leak. i didn't want to spend the money for a rebuild kit when i'm not gonna use the dumb thing. (no i'm not calling Packard dumb) the car warms up fine without it, so i just welded it so the flap routes the exhaust gases out the muffler. it looks like it is sill there from the outside, but it just doesn't move.
if i ever change my mind, unlikely... a new manifold can be sourced as this one was already abused to begin with.
all i have left are fiber gaskets for the exhaust manifold, i used the good metal impregnated ones already. i hope the fiber ones hold up as well.
with the manifolds off, i will beable to look at the lifters easier.
i also applied for the Concours d'Elegance of Texas and Keels and Wheels. shall see what happens.
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