Re: 1940 Super 8 160 Model 1803 Project
Posted by Jim On 2011/5/9 23:53:54
Put about 4 hours in on the front engine mount project this evening. Started with degreasing and blasting the engine mount support, plate, and fasteners. As I stripped the support stay I looked very carefully for and signs of Packard Green. I only found remains of black on various parts of the bracket and never even a faint hint of green. I always thought the front support was engine color, but from the looks of this one, I might have thought so in error.
From there, on to prepping the front of the engine and painting. One advantage to Phoenix in May is quick dry time! The isolator bushings pictured are actually made of polyurethane and supplied by Gary Osko. Given the reputation these isolators have for smashing down and the sever load they carry, this seems like a no brainier! They are priced very reasonable also.
Once dry, everything was reassembled and the engine once again resting in it's cradle. Not bad for an evening after work. Tomorrow night, it's on to removing the manifolds. Should make for an interesting evening.
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From there, on to prepping the front of the engine and painting. One advantage to Phoenix in May is quick dry time! The isolator bushings pictured are actually made of polyurethane and supplied by Gary Osko. Given the reputation these isolators have for smashing down and the sever load they carry, this seems like a no brainier! They are priced very reasonable also.
Once dry, everything was reassembled and the engine once again resting in it's cradle. Not bad for an evening after work. Tomorrow night, it's on to removing the manifolds. Should make for an interesting evening.
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