Re: new guy questions

Posted by BH On 2008/8/19 15:12:57

I don't know why anyone would use white grease in such an application. Would you put something like that in an air tool and expect it to work well?

The other problem is that if you think you've got an issue with the vacuum piston, then it's probably time to send the unit off to a reputable, professional rebuilder who specializes in TreadleVacs - one that has all the internal parts for that section.

That work requires a lot more patience than even carb rebuild, but the packard shop manual covers it very well. I've taken one vacuum piston apart myself, salvaging the original gaskets, and fixed a loose seal on one of the poppet valves. Yet, I didn't even bother replacing the big old leather cup seal (that some vendors try to push as an add-on sale), and the brakes on my Packard stop as good as any new car.