Re: Adventures with a 1955 Clipper
Posted by JWL On 2011/5/31 13:32:29
Hello All,
In this garage session I will start to reassemble the engine and compartment.
I had been looking at the unattractive front engine cover and vibration damper. I thought it would be good to paint them before installing anything else on the front of the engine. The cover would need to be painted on the engine as removing it would be a major job as it would require removing the oil pan, and taking off the pan requires removing the cross over exhaust pipe and dropping the steering linkage. But, the damper could be removed to more easily paint the cover. However, I decided not to push reality too far and decided to leave both parts attached and paint them in place. I cleaned them as best I could and after an extensive masking off of the rest of the engine and compartment primered and painted them. I am pleased with the results. What do you think?
Next task was to install all the parts and pieces for the water pump. The second photo shows all the parts and pieces associated with this spread out on the work bench. First the manifold went on, followed by the water pump, thermostat and housing, and finally the pulley and fan.
The job moved quickly as I didn't have to stop to clean and paint things. I opted for a thermostat that stays open when it fails; thereby, allowing coolant to continue circulating. Other thermostats close when they fail which stops coolant flow and leads to almost immediate over heating, and if not caught quickly a ruined engine is quickly served up - well done.
I also deviated from stock by using an after market 6-blade flex fan. I wanted a little more air flow at low speeds and less air restriction at higher speeds. The fan is an after market type with a steel center and aluminum blades. It was one that was on my '47 Clipper Custom. I installed a proper Packard 6-blade fan on the '47 and had this one left over.
Fitting the fan did not involve too much difficulty. The center hole of the fan is smaller than the diameter of the water pump flange shaft, which protrudes beyond the flange by about 3/16". The four holes for the fan bolts fan out from the center and are self-centering. I used three 5/16" SAE flat washers to use as spacers to mount the fan to the flange. The spacer washers can be seen in the photo. It runs true and smooth. Plus, I think it looks cool (pardon the pun).
Next issue: Spark plugs and other exciting things.
Take care.
(o{I}o)
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In this garage session I will start to reassemble the engine and compartment.
I had been looking at the unattractive front engine cover and vibration damper. I thought it would be good to paint them before installing anything else on the front of the engine. The cover would need to be painted on the engine as removing it would be a major job as it would require removing the oil pan, and taking off the pan requires removing the cross over exhaust pipe and dropping the steering linkage. But, the damper could be removed to more easily paint the cover. However, I decided not to push reality too far and decided to leave both parts attached and paint them in place. I cleaned them as best I could and after an extensive masking off of the rest of the engine and compartment primered and painted them. I am pleased with the results. What do you think?
Next task was to install all the parts and pieces for the water pump. The second photo shows all the parts and pieces associated with this spread out on the work bench. First the manifold went on, followed by the water pump, thermostat and housing, and finally the pulley and fan.
The job moved quickly as I didn't have to stop to clean and paint things. I opted for a thermostat that stays open when it fails; thereby, allowing coolant to continue circulating. Other thermostats close when they fail which stops coolant flow and leads to almost immediate over heating, and if not caught quickly a ruined engine is quickly served up - well done.
I also deviated from stock by using an after market 6-blade flex fan. I wanted a little more air flow at low speeds and less air restriction at higher speeds. The fan is an after market type with a steel center and aluminum blades. It was one that was on my '47 Clipper Custom. I installed a proper Packard 6-blade fan on the '47 and had this one left over.
Fitting the fan did not involve too much difficulty. The center hole of the fan is smaller than the diameter of the water pump flange shaft, which protrudes beyond the flange by about 3/16". The four holes for the fan bolts fan out from the center and are self-centering. I used three 5/16" SAE flat washers to use as spacers to mount the fan to the flange. The spacer washers can be seen in the photo. It runs true and smooth. Plus, I think it looks cool (pardon the pun).
Next issue: Spark plugs and other exciting things.
Take care.
(o{I}o)
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