This past weekend I found some time to get the new maninfold installed on the drivers side. Thankfully it went back together very easily. So Sunday I drove the 400 out of the garage under its own power for the first time it was a great feeling. I let it run for a while and warm up and checked for leaks. The power steering was low so I will need to inspect for leaks and also need to replace the radiator hoses as well.

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In the new hardware kit that I go the return springs are actually painted grey. They matched the ones that I removed in shape and size. The main reason that I replaced all the hadware because the nails/pins that hold the brakes shoes got bent when we removing one of the drums as the ajuster was seized.

Thanks
James

This afternoon I was able to finish installing the BTV unit on the 400 and bleed the brakes. Now that the brakes are done. I moved on to the drivers side exhaust manifold. My biggest concern was manifold bolts breaking, but thankfully each and every bolt came out with ease. I hope to put the new manifold in this week.
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Well I made some head way over the New Years holiday. Managed to replace all the wheel cylinders, springs and hardware. Also cleaned the greased the back plates and adjusted the brakes.

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Thanks Tim for the words of encouragement! I like your two Packards as well and your bolg. The garage is great the only issue is no heat but I just put on an extra layer. I hope to spend New Years eve working on the 400 til the ball drops. My goal is to have all the wheel cylinders and BTV installed. Then in the morning do a quick turn on the B.D lathe on each drum. So I can make the car safe to move around.

Thanks
James

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