Re: Successful Packard Hunt

Posted by HH56 On 2012/10/7 22:28:31

I'd look before ordering anything. Doubt it's damaged. Most times it just slips off and is easily put back on. If it did come off and seems too loose when putting back or you feel it might come off again, you could either get a hose clamp or a small dab of adhesive. If it didn't come off, then obviously more serious issues and time for an exchange. I'm not convinced many of the rebuilders even give more than a quick glance at the vacuum section based on some of the reports on site.

If you use a hose clamp, get the thinnest or smallest you can fit on the hose and with either method make sure nothing on cover or piston travel is interfered with and there is decent flex in the hose. Nothing permanent because the hose and the inlet tube assy have to be removed to get the vacuum section out and give access for any service to the rest of the unit.