Re: This worked well

Posted by Packard 1948 On 2015/5/12 16:27:32

Being on a trip and away from the car...I sit here in wonderment...and contemplation...with many questions...such as...

1. Why does the gas tank need to be removed? As opposed to simply leaving it connected to the underside of the body and disconnecting the gas pipe?

2. So I understand you left the steering gear (steering box) attached to the steering column and unbolted it from the chassis and removed the pitman arm...so the steering gear is hanging down from the steering column shaft? I ask because I also need to replace the seals on my dad's steering gear.

3. Does the radiator really need to be removed or can the car be lifted strait off with the hoses/pipes removed.

4. Not being a "Packard Guy"...how are the body bolts routed to disconnect the body from the chassis? Are they accessed from inside the car?

At this, I have the engine and transmission out of the car and I have to re-seal the steering gear...perhaps it would be easier to still transition to the Ross Technique and roll the chassis out from under the car and then install the engine/transmission, electro-magic clutch linkage, exhaust, etc on the rolling chassis and then lower the body back onto the car...

Hmmm [head scratching emoticon added for dramatic emphasis] ....I might could even start the engine while it is on the chassis and inspect for leaks and even make adjustments /tuning ect before I lower the body back onto the chassis...