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humanpotatohybrid

Re: 359 hydraulic lifter tick

#111

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First, make sure you have a copy of the service manual. It's here for download:packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/archive/content.php?op=&catID=10&ContentID=4

Reference also the literature archive at left.

If you think you have head gasket problems, why not buy a new head gasket and check out the lifters at the same time? Though I don't doubt the previous advice that they might clear up on their own, I think it's pretty obvious that if the head is coming off anyway, then to clean and leakdown test them would be the best course of action.

Posted on: 9/25 9:47

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irischamplin

Re: 2024 Florida Packard Club Tour April 4-7

#112

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Quote:

CartRich wrote:
The Florida Packard Club Tour is in Mount Dora, Florida this year, April 4-7. See The Florida Packard Club website for itinerary, registration form, and special hotel room rates.

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What a fantastic idea! I intend to go to this event without a doubt. It is something I am eagerly anticipating.

Posted on: 9/25 9:42

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53 Cavalier

Re: Direct Drive Clutch not opening on Throttle Input ('54 non-gear-start type)

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humanpotatohybrid wrote:
[quote] "71 years of aging and fiddling"

People fiddling with things, trying to get them to work, is certainly a problem on older vehicles. The lack of understanding of how the older technology worked, and was to be maintained, can be a problem.............it is for me! But, little by little I'm getting all my car's systems figured out!

Posted on: 9/25 9:30

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Tobs

Re: Mike's 53 Caribbean

#114

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Thanks for the tip about Rubber the right way. I ordered some more fuzzies and window channels just like in your Panama. Some bitumen sound deadening is also in the mail. I hope to get the doors feeling solid and rattle free.
Cleaning and lubing the lock mechanism has helped, and I put a plastic disk, and a rubber washer behind the metal washer to quiet up the lock mechanism. I'll have to make sure everyting still works when I put the door panel back on.
The bent threaded rod in my last pic actually looks OEM. The washers are a little hokey, but they seem to work.
I'll post a pic later of my washer/spacer setup that feels pretty good.

Posted on: 9/25 9:27

1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1953 Caribbean, 1969 912, 1990 Miata

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bkazmer

Re: Hycar Gaskets

#115

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Speculation, but not developing leaks after a while due to gasket deterioration? The nitrile gasket is a higher part number, so running change?

Posted on: 9/25 9:25

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packardsix1939

Re: Reproduction Data Plates

#116

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Thanks. Here is the situation. A young car enthusiast whom I met on Facebook is rebuilding a 1939 Six Club Coupe. I have been trying to help him source parts he needs to complete the project. The car was partially restored and was already painted when he recently purchased it. It still needs a lot of mechanical work, including a full engine rebuild. The original data plate was missing when he acquired the car. Apparently, the painter removed it prior to painting the car and then lost it or something like that. He does have an old registration paper from 2004 which shows the correct ID number. I used our Packard Decoder to confirm the model number using the ID number on the old registration form. (1285-1939 Six Club Coupe).

Question: What do you recommend he do in order to legally register the car?

Posted on: 9/25 9:23

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Guscha

Re: ratchet effect

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Posted on: 9/25 9:18

The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de

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humanpotatohybrid

Re: Direct Drive Clutch not opening on Throttle Input ('54 non-gear-start type)

#118

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53 Cavalier wrote:
I think I have it set so that it disengages at the beginning of "beyond full throttle". I think I like how it is currently set, so no plans to play with it any more.

Yes, that should always be where it disengages, as the kickdown region of the throttle valve is directly past the regulated pressure region, which should correlate with full throttle plate opening in the carb.

However, if you have to mash the gas pedal into the carpet or against excessive spring pressure to even reach that point, then it will be annoying to get it to kick down.

So as we see, when adjustments are made to reverse 71 years of aging and fiddling, the suggestion that Ross and I made to basically just tap the gas to get it to kick down, should be easy to do when driving. That is to say, how people were driving these cars when they were new.

Good to hear the positive results from both of you.

Posted on: 9/25 9:14

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Tailwinz

Seat Covers?

#119

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I have a completely original Packard 200, 1951 model and am looking for seat covers to protect the original fabric. Does anyone have original seat covers for sale or know where to buy reproductions if anyone is even making them? I’m trying to stay period correct if I can! However, I’ve got to put some in regardless so any help is appreciated!!! I would also completely cover the seats in plastic if I can find someone who can do this work? Thank you!

Posted on: 9/25 9:09