Re: Mike P 1955 400 Slow Resto Thread!

Posted by Packardfan On 2022/7/2 17:34:37

Progress report....


CARB

I ordered the screws in the attached pic to replace the ones I stripped out while messing with the throttle valves. I still need to tap the 1 hole for a 8-32 since I broke it in the Shaft. I. Will never take the throttle body apart again, just clean it in place.

GAS TANK

I threw a whole bunch of screws and bolts in the tank with evaporust and let it sit for a hour each side and shook the hell out of it. After that I did electrolysis. Degreased, now drying before I etch dryyyyyy and finish with sealer.

EXAUST MANIFOLD

I removed the exaust manifolds since I had a small leak on the passengers side and a huge leak at the heat riser on the drivers. I plan to derust and paint the manifolds.You can see in the pic where the gasket was blown out, pretty sure that's where the leak was. The heat riser won't come off the exaust pipe I spray a good amount of PB and plan on trying to get it off tomorrow. If it doesn't budge are there any tips to get it off? Also, what color were the manifolds from factory? Black? Or just cast iron?


I finally got her up on stands ! I have never worked under a car on stands so I was kinda nervous at first but now I feel like it will take a earthquake to bring that boat down!

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