Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/1/5 19:24:41
I'm going to need some help in getting the Duchess running again.
1. It was in neutral when I disconnected the shift levers on the steering column. After painting the column and steering box, I reconnected the levers and operated the manual shift. Now I can't get it in neutral (2 and 3rd only). I have to do something with the transmission forks, I'll bet. But what? I don't want it lurching when I turn it over.
I managed to get it back into neutral from the stick. But I'm sure there will have to be some adjustments made.
2. I plan to remove the spark plugs and put some oil in the cylinders. How much oil? It hasn't been started in 2 years. With no spark plugs, it won't start when I turn it over, so that part will be safe enough.
I squirted about 3/4 of an ounce of oil in each cylinder.
I added another 2 gallons of oil (which I'll drain before starting the engine) to lubricate more parts.
3. Then I plan on using the flywheel to turn the engine, just pry on the teeth gently to get it to go around.
Haven't done this yet.
4. I replaced the oil filter and oil after reversing the oil lines. I'll clean and reinstall the spark plugs and check the water/charge the battery, which has been disconnected. I'll prime the gas line and install some insulation on the gas line from the fuel pump to carburetor. I may have time to get and install my fuel pump heat shield. Then I'll press the big S button and cross my fingers.
I charged the battery. Installed the temperature sensor into the head. I had to add an adapter because the 48 engines had an electric sensor and the hole in the head was larger than on the 40s which have a bulb and capillary tube filled with gas as the sensor.
5. But before it can run for long, I need to have the tailpipe bent away from the gas tank. I bought an exhaust system from the most reliable Packard exhaust system person I know, but one for a longer wheelbase arrived. I was told to cut off a segment, which I did. Problem is it runs very close to the front corner of the gas tank and exits the rear on a slight outward angle. I will take a photo from under the car, but I might need a photo of the correct set up for an 1803 sedan to take to the muffler shop so they can correct it.
6. Did some additional wiring of instruments.
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1. It was in neutral when I disconnected the shift levers on the steering column. After painting the column and steering box, I reconnected the levers and operated the manual shift. Now I can't get it in neutral (2 and 3rd only). I have to do something with the transmission forks, I'll bet. But what? I don't want it lurching when I turn it over.
I managed to get it back into neutral from the stick. But I'm sure there will have to be some adjustments made.
2. I plan to remove the spark plugs and put some oil in the cylinders. How much oil? It hasn't been started in 2 years. With no spark plugs, it won't start when I turn it over, so that part will be safe enough.
I squirted about 3/4 of an ounce of oil in each cylinder.
I added another 2 gallons of oil (which I'll drain before starting the engine) to lubricate more parts.
3. Then I plan on using the flywheel to turn the engine, just pry on the teeth gently to get it to go around.
Haven't done this yet.
4. I replaced the oil filter and oil after reversing the oil lines. I'll clean and reinstall the spark plugs and check the water/charge the battery, which has been disconnected. I'll prime the gas line and install some insulation on the gas line from the fuel pump to carburetor. I may have time to get and install my fuel pump heat shield. Then I'll press the big S button and cross my fingers.
I charged the battery. Installed the temperature sensor into the head. I had to add an adapter because the 48 engines had an electric sensor and the hole in the head was larger than on the 40s which have a bulb and capillary tube filled with gas as the sensor.
5. But before it can run for long, I need to have the tailpipe bent away from the gas tank. I bought an exhaust system from the most reliable Packard exhaust system person I know, but one for a longer wheelbase arrived. I was told to cut off a segment, which I did. Problem is it runs very close to the front corner of the gas tank and exits the rear on a slight outward angle. I will take a photo from under the car, but I might need a photo of the correct set up for an 1803 sedan to take to the muffler shop so they can correct it.
6. Did some additional wiring of instruments.
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