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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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I have been working on the engine lately. The heads are in place and and the intake has been clean up. I got the rocker assemblies back from Michiana Packard this weekend and they look great. Its exciting to be taking parts off the shelf after 2 1/2 years. I am trying to get the engine painted before the humidity sets in this summer.

Have also got the front half of the new fuel lines in place.

I cleaned up all the head bolts this week. All of them looked nearly new except for one (seen below) . Is there a bolt that passes through the water jacket? All that rust pitting has to have a reason. I guess if that were true I would have 2 rusty bolts.

I saw in another thread that there is an Edlebrock carb that can dropped in. I have to say I am giving this some thought. I have nothing against the original carb but the Edlebrock has some advantages for me.

1. I can get one fairly cheap compared to having the origianl rebuilt.

2. Since I am installing a 700R4 trans I have to install a TV cable. Bob Bendtsen told me in an email that a tab has to be welded to the card to connect the TV cable. His actual words were, "This tab gets welded to the carb. Carefully! It is extremely close to the intake. Must take care that there is still clearance after installing."

I know I can buy the connection tab he is referring to that will easily mount to the Edlebrock without welding. This way I save the original carb and not risk damaging it.

So, I can save $$$ and the carb, Later I can get the original carb rebuilt and maybe even buy a second intake. I am also keeping the original trans for the future if needed.

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Posted on: 2016/5/1 19:49
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Re: 4gc woes
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I am so glad I saw this thread.
I did not know that a Edelbrock was an option.

Something to think about but will discuss later in my own blog.

Posted on: 2016/4/29 17:56
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Re: Various CL Pickings
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Here are a couple new 51 to 54 project cars appearing in the Lexington Ky area.

This one is reasonably priced.
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/5545369477.html

This one does not have a clue
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/5541347004.html

I think this 39 110 has been posted here before.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/5483625217.html

Posted on: 2016/4/25 10:24
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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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I am working almost everyday.

Got the steering gear cleaned, rebuilt, painted and ready to bolt back in place. If it were not for the leaky seal I would have left it alone. $10 seal compared to a $250 rebuild kit. The original bearings appeared to be in good shape but they are all new now.

I pulled the mechanical fuel pump off the shelf and intended to rebuild it. Then I discovered that I can get a brand new one for half the cost of the rebuild kit. No brainer there.

I just received a roll of 5/16 tubing for the fuel line so I will get started on that soon. I am planning to do it in two pieces so I can put an electrical fuel pump midway along the frame.

I am almost finished with rebuilding the right rear quarter panel. Lots of welding so, getting it a little at a time. At least the fender skirt fits rights.

I am preparing to rebuild the 700R4 tranny that I got last fall. I won't bore you with this blasaphmy again until I go to bolt it to the engine.

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Posted on: 2016/4/15 19:52
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Re: Troy's 1928 6-34 Roadster
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Wow! What shape is this one in?

Posted on: 2016/3/14 20:57
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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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I got the T/L compensator all hooked back up week before last. I hooked up the battery to test and everything ran perfectly the first time. The only thing I did different this time was to use a washer as a spacer on one side of both the solenoids mounting bolts. I said before that the new solenoids are larger. So when I connected the limit switch it sits higher under the compensator. I believe it may even have been touching the under side. I added the washer to lean the limit switch down and now it moves freely.

I got the control valve the steering cylinder back together and painted along with the tie rods. Got it all roughed in this weekend. You may even be able to see the bungee cords holding it up since I have not applied a wrench to it yet.

Now that those are done (or nearly so), I dug out the steering gear to start breaking it down.

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Posted on: 2016/3/14 20:44
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Re: 2016 PAC National Meet: June 12 - 18
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I understand that most of the event is for PAC members but I am not a member at this time.

Is there a schedule of events? Is there a time were cars will be visible for the public? How about a SWAP meet?

I would not mind driving up for a day but I need more info and I can't find it on the club website.

Thanks

Posted on: 2016/3/11 8:54
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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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Got the tension off the traverse bars yesterday. The short bar on the left side was easy. Had it off in 5 minutes. The longer bar was a pain. I kept trying to place a chunk of wood between the frame and the arm but I kept crushing the wood. So I finally took this old rusty piece of angle iron that I have and cut off a chunk to hold it in place. I cut a notch out of it to fit around the bar. It worked perfect. Disassembled the rest of it tonight.

Craig
I saw your post on what you did here last summer. Went to ebay at that time and found two packs of the same item for $5 so I bought them. I got the first one on tonight.

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Posted on: 2016/2/29 20:33
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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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Its a beautiful Sunday morning here in KY. Supposed to be 70 degrees today.

I am getting ready to go out to the shop for a couple hours to work on the Packard. I plan to spend most of my time out there doing some body work on the right rear quarter panel.

The rest of my time will be used to begin a complete disassembly of the T/L compensator and transverse bar. After spending the last several weeks getting it all together and working I posted the pics for Howard last week and realized that I forgot to install those four mother flipping seals/boots where the ball joints of the compensator and the transverse bar come together.

I was just getting ready to grease those things when I noticed something there was missing in the pictures I took.
At least this time I know how it all goes together.

Posted on: 2016/2/28 9:02
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Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
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Howard

I hope something here helps you. If not let me know and I can try something else.

I did not get the chance to add the rubber coating this past weekend so I am shooting to get it done this coming weekend.

I called Max's to ask about that o-ring in the kit. I am to call back tomorrow for an answer while they look into it.

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Posted on: 2016/2/23 19:25
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