Re: 51Packard's....51 Packard
Posted by Charles On 2010/8/30 18:30:30
OK Ross...I found the picture you were talking about. You do have the eyes of an eagle to spot the wrong positioning of the lever! Thank you so much! At first I was afraid to post too many pictures because I figured this was old hat for most people and has been seen before. Now I'm glad I am posting pics!
8-30-10
It's even hotter here today than yesterday!
While looking at the pic Ross was referencing, I was reminded that I haven't adjusted the bands yet! Tried to loosen the locking nut, but it would not budge. Tried both sides. Is there a trick to this? I'm thinking I need to put a socket on it (15/16?). I tried a 1" but it was a little loose. Of course I don't have a 15/16 socket! Tried an adjustable wrench, but didn't really have a lot of room to put a lot of torque on it. Are these supposed to be really tight?
The manual also references a valve body adjustment. They want me to put it in reverse and measure something sticking out 5/16". Do you think that will be necessary because I really don't understand what or where I'm supposed to be measuring.
Failing those adjustments, I removed the lower connection for the throttle rod and loosened the locking bolt on the lever Ross is talking about and turned it 180 degrees. Before and after pictures below. Got on a step stool and removed the upper connection from the throttle linkage.
Needless to say, the rod doesn't look like the picture! Looks like it has been bent to fit the lever in the lower position. With the lever up, the rod is too long to reach it. Front mounting pin to rear hole, it is measuring 31-1/4". Before I "adjust" it like superman...will this rod be usable in it's current shape? In other words, is the same as important as the distance between the connection points? Also, is the angle bent in it by the throttle connection on the motor correct or another "modification"?
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8-30-10
It's even hotter here today than yesterday!
While looking at the pic Ross was referencing, I was reminded that I haven't adjusted the bands yet! Tried to loosen the locking nut, but it would not budge. Tried both sides. Is there a trick to this? I'm thinking I need to put a socket on it (15/16?). I tried a 1" but it was a little loose. Of course I don't have a 15/16 socket! Tried an adjustable wrench, but didn't really have a lot of room to put a lot of torque on it. Are these supposed to be really tight?
The manual also references a valve body adjustment. They want me to put it in reverse and measure something sticking out 5/16". Do you think that will be necessary because I really don't understand what or where I'm supposed to be measuring.
Failing those adjustments, I removed the lower connection for the throttle rod and loosened the locking bolt on the lever Ross is talking about and turned it 180 degrees. Before and after pictures below. Got on a step stool and removed the upper connection from the throttle linkage.
Needless to say, the rod doesn't look like the picture! Looks like it has been bent to fit the lever in the lower position. With the lever up, the rod is too long to reach it. Front mounting pin to rear hole, it is measuring 31-1/4". Before I "adjust" it like superman...will this rod be usable in it's current shape? In other words, is the same as important as the distance between the connection points? Also, is the angle bent in it by the throttle connection on the motor correct or another "modification"?
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