If the offer of "how to" information for this process is still open I'd sure love to have a copy or a scan. I assume the information would work in a similar manner on a 1940 - 110

Thanks Jim

Jim Harrison
8725 NC Hwy 105 South
Boone, NC 28607
jim@hiddenvalleymotel.com

Next Problem:

Received the replacement water pump and some other parts from Kanter, however while removing the pump one of the bolts snapped leaving maybe 3/8 protruding. I've sprayed PB Blaster on the remaining bit.

Before I attempt to remove the remains of this bolt with vice grips are there any better/superior methods?

I don't object to hiring a pro for the job, however I'm not having much luck finding anyone in the area that wants to work on an old car.

Thanks, Jim

I was born in 1943, and passed 71 in March.

My current cars:

1940 Packard 110 Business Coupe
1948 Packard Super Touring Sedan
2000 Chevrolet Tracker
2006 Cadillac SRX
2012 Dodge Ram
1947 Farmall Cub (Yard Decoration)
2003 Kubota (For Pushing Snow)

Previous Cars:

1950 Packard 2 Door
1958 Triumph TR3
1955 Packard
1955 Clipper
1953 Singer
1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible (First New Car)

There have been others over the years, but these are the ones it would be fun to have again.

Traded dad's 1950 Packard on the Triumph, didn't have it long before finding a girl I liked better, but she keeps me around and doesn't protest my toys too much.

Jim

1940 - 110 Steering Question

I have never been exactly happy with the way the car steered and there seems to be a lot of slop or movement of what I think is called Steering Crank and Ball Stud Assembly, looks like Group 15.100 item 324041.

Any suggestion as to how much up and down movement should be expected at the end that connects with the inner tie rod ends? It seems like the end moves up and down at least an inch when the steering wheel is turned.

What part should I be looking at first, Crank, Ball Stud or Bearings?

Thanks Jim

I'm looking for your educated opinion.

Over the winter my 1940 - 110 - developed a water leak around the water pump, seemed to be at the gasket. Tightening the bolts to the pump seems to have stopped the leak except for minor seepage around the weep hole on the pump. A neighbor says that I should replace the gasket to be sure the problem is solved long term even though it seems to have stopped leaking after tightening the bolts. What are the thoughts of the group?

Attempt to replace just the gasket, cutting a new one from sheet gasket material.

Order a replacement pump and gasket

Order a replacement pump and gasket and also order a set of motor mounts as the center mount seems to interfere with the lower water pump bolt.

Do nothing, just wait and observe considering that the car won't travel more than a couple of hundred miles at most over the year.

Thanks, Jim

Always thought I'd like to attend, see the cars and meet some of the Packard folks from the forum, but seems a long trip from North Carolina. If we were to set out on such a trip at the last minute what are the odds for finding suitable lodging and fitting in with the folks?

Jim

I enjoy the Packard Info website, I don't drive the Packards often, but I read the website daily, hoping to learn if one day there is actually time to really enjoy the cars.

I like the tag line used by Peter Packard, "I like people, Packards and old motorbikes". To me, people are the most interesting.

For now our cars mostly just sit, yet they are good conversation starters, we're mom and pop at a tiny motel, few weekends pass where there isn't an opportunity to share and talk Packards which to me is as much fun as actually driving them.

I'm in the older crowd, 70 plus, but never been in the money crowd, beyond visiting on a few show and tell nights with a local club some years back (mostly newer cars) I've never been active with a local club as most events take place at times when work is still necessary.

Thanks for the great website, it lets me meet a bunch of great folks, maybe one day time will allow us to meet face to face.

Jim

If the Hydroboost system is the same or similar to that on some buses I've driven then there is an electric backup pump to provide hydraulic boost in the event of an engine stall.

Pat I'm no expert so this is just an opinion based on personal experience.

As a teenager I painted a number of cars.

To repaint a car in automotive enamel took about 15.00 worth of material, it looked good, but the finish was somewhat soft in the beginning and would scratch easily, in several years it began to look weathered.

To repaint in lacquer cost about twice as much in material and more labor, but to me nothing much beats the shine and depth of lacquer. The paint on my 48 is old if not original; it's cracked with age, but will still shine with a polishing.

As a younger person I spent more time polishing and waxing than I do today, our eight year old new car lives outside in heat or cold, sun, rain or snow, it has seen few wash jobs and I don't think ever seen polish or wax, I don't think it shines like the old style lacquer, but it still looks good with little maintenance. My opinion is that the new paint is a stronger finish based on the way we use our vehicles today.

Today's repaint may well depend on if it is the bargain basement repaint, knock the dust off and spray the paint, or a more expensive quality repaint. With any paint job the preparation has much to do with the final result and satisfaction.

Jim

I don't have the knowledge of the other folks giving replies nor do I know the car in question, but to offer some comments using my own carhttps://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/registry/index.php?Action=view&ID=1281 for general education.

My running boards seem to be rubber sheet(s)glued to the metal base, looks ok, but my understanding is that the original was likely vulcanized to the metal base.

My interior looks good, was not cheap according to receipts that came with the car, but I believe it to be modern material rather than the wool that would likely have been original.

My paint looks great in the light color, however were the car painted a dark color I think certain imperfections would show.

For me, mine is a nice car, fills my needs, Sunday drives or maybe a local show, and probably the max of my budget, yet for a national Packard show I'm sure a judge would see those items that are not technically correct. Much will depend on your intended use and expectations.

I like the 180 always liked the big cars, missed a 40 or 41 180 years ago for the grand price of 75.00, but dad didn't feel inclined to donate the funds and perhaps wasn't fond of an old car being brought home to his new house.

Jim - jim@hiddenvalleymotel.com