Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

Posted by WILLIS BIRKS On 2012/8/11 13:00:20

Gas tank still out for repair. It was redone in 1990 and the shop needs to cut a hole in the bottom so the flaking from the top can be removed and recoated. Do most of you Packard guys put a in line fuel filter before the fuel pump just a precaution ?
Installed a Temp gauge to go along with the oil pressure gauge. Temp runs about 190 and the oil pressure at idle is 30 psi.
Drove the Clipper about 6 blocks today,probably the first time in 20+ years. Didn't sound real good: thumping tires- probably flat from sitting too long, engine stalled when stopped, and other misc noises. Since I live in town I need to find a place to take the car to test drive it without being stopped in the area traffic. Still feeling out wheels, bearings, rear end, transmission, u-joints etc...Brakes work fine!