Re: Wile Family's Second Packard
Posted by Tim Wile On 2012/9/9 14:07:39
Howdy, ya all. I know its been a while since I've posted anything but the 90 degree plus weather plus a bout with bicep tendonitis have kept me from working much on either Packard. Of course, the tendonitis is in my right arm, which is my dominant one, and makes any attempt to use it a new experience in pain. It is on the mend and I've had the Four Hundred out for a short drive earlier today since the temps were a bit more reasonable, but still warm.
I've noticed that the prior owner of the Four Hundred had slipped on a after market hose from the fuel tank feed to the fuel pump which appears to me to be a bit small. I also noticed that there are no clamps on either end to ensure a tight fit. I'm going to replace that line with something more sturdy and I'm wondering if the group has any ideas as what is the best type of line to run from the fuel tank feed to the fuel pump.
I've also noticed that if I don't run the Four Hundred for a couple of days, I have to prime the carburetor in order to get it running as the fuel pump simply won't get enough fuel to the carb by cranking the starter. I'm also thinking of replacing the fuel pump with the spare one I re-built from the Patrician. I noticed that the Patrician starts up with only a few cranks even if left standing for a week or two. The present fuel pump is a Carter while the one I've rebuilt is an AC 4299, but it should work fine as it does in the Patrician.
Another issue I've seen with the Four Hundred is that the bracket for the manual brake handle has rusted through and when the manual brake is applied, the handle just dangles. I found a set screw at the bottom of the manual brake handle and I suspect that the handle will come off so I can replace the bracket with a new one without messing with the manual brake linkage.
The manual brake has become important since I'm avoiding trying to put the tranny in Park because it has a tendency to lock up there and is a major chore to get the linkage free again. I've had a mechanic friend look at the linkage and he thinks that the steering column linkage is worn to the point where it causes the linkage arm in the tranny to go farther than it should and lock up. I don't claim to be a mechanic, but that doesn't sound right to me. Any comments from the peanut gallery?
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