Re: 1940 Super 8 160 Model 1803 Project
Posted by Jim On 2010/10/17 20:04:22
The plan with the '40 was to get ready for the annual orphan car show. After successful test runs Friday and Saturday to the local cruise nights I felt ready to make the trip across town. A 21 mile trip one way, about half interstate and half surface street if one chooses that route. Decided to do the interstate route.
Had a wonderful time with no difficulty at all. A number of folks drove their Packards, which made it all the more enjoyable. One in particular was a '40 110 touring sedan with the early production trunk medallion. I have heard of the different medallion, and seen pictures, but never one in person. I would imagine it is a very rare piece. I had to take a picture and share.
After putting around 200 miles on the car the prognosis on the collapsed #6 exhaust lifter is no joy. The exhaust manifold gasket is leaking in a number of places so; at this point I am resolved to removing the cylinder head and inspecting the lifter. While at that, it is a perfect time to do the intake/exhaust gaskets. Of course, this is a slippery slope and could lead to other work. I will do my best to not let one thing lead to another.
If anyone reading this knows, and cares to comment, I wonder if it is possible in any way to remove the valve spring retainers, compress the valve spring, lift the valve into the head as far as possible, and remove the lifter from the tappet assembly, in part or whole? Just a thought...
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Had a wonderful time with no difficulty at all. A number of folks drove their Packards, which made it all the more enjoyable. One in particular was a '40 110 touring sedan with the early production trunk medallion. I have heard of the different medallion, and seen pictures, but never one in person. I would imagine it is a very rare piece. I had to take a picture and share.
After putting around 200 miles on the car the prognosis on the collapsed #6 exhaust lifter is no joy. The exhaust manifold gasket is leaking in a number of places so; at this point I am resolved to removing the cylinder head and inspecting the lifter. While at that, it is a perfect time to do the intake/exhaust gaskets. Of course, this is a slippery slope and could lead to other work. I will do my best to not let one thing lead to another.
If anyone reading this knows, and cares to comment, I wonder if it is possible in any way to remove the valve spring retainers, compress the valve spring, lift the valve into the head as far as possible, and remove the lifter from the tappet assembly, in part or whole? Just a thought...
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