Re: 1955 caribbean dual carb

Posted by ewrecks On 2017/11/2 20:19:01

Since Leedy added a bit of Packard dual quad trivia, I thought it fit to add another.
If you attempt to install the oil filter canister from the single quad engine to your dual quad conversion, the lines from the canister used on the dual quad engine will encroach on the leading edge of the front carb and make you wonder what you are doing wrong .

The answer is that although the cannisters look identical the holes in the canister for the dual quad are drilled slightly lower.

This is probably not a commonly encountered problem for those who start with an assembled car where all lines are as originally installed, but starting with a basket of parts removed by third parties from unknown cars....and unlabled can lead to hours of fun
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The power steering pumps for the Bendix and Monroe units are similarly identical to casual inspection but are not interchangeable .
RJR