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Re: 1951 Packard 200, 288 engine. Yesterday I was enjoying an under hood experience of many, many months without any significant problems or heartaches.....Just kinda looking around at the engine. I noticed the coiled spring on the forward facing part of the exhaust manifold, that engaged the shaft of the heat riser valve, is lying on the floor... it is in pieces. How can I tell if the valve is frozen in an open or closed position? Can I just wire it open? I understand why the valve exists, however I am concerned with the exhaust gas restriction and don't particularly care if the valve works as designed....Just as long as it's open... Your comments please.
Regards, Steve.
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Re: Front stablizer bar bushing and bracket
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Craig, I might figure out how to use PM before you answer, however, I'm not having much luck.....Help...
Thanks, Steve
Posted on: 2009/7/4 22:51
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Re: Front stablizer bar bushing and bracket
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Hi BigKev, (just a note on the side: I used to live in Yucaipa, just So. of San Bernardino. When I retired I moved to Vancouver WA. This time of the year I know that you're baking your brains out.....It's hot down there hum!!!).
Thank you for showing me your set up, I've got the rubber bushings located (Steele Rubber) and if I can't find a simple solution (stock) I can use your idea. I'm not much at making stuff but I can sure R/R stuff. Regards, Steve........
Posted on: 2009/7/4 20:07
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HH56, thank you for the lead to Steele rubber. When I saw "riveted" in your post I ran out and looked at my set up and found my brackets are bolted to the frame. Thanks again.
Posted on: 2009/7/4 19:58
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I don't think I'll be going after the tow company, it's been one year and can't see much satisfaction coming my way. I think that if I pick and choose my battles I won't make myself crazy with my unmet expectations.
Posted on: 2009/7/4 19:55
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Last year I had my '51 Packard car towed by a flat bed truck.
I was not there when the driver used a chain to pull the car up the inclined bed. The driver hooked the chain to the RF stabilizer bar where the bushing and the bracket are bolted to the frame. Now I know what that thumping noise is when I go over a bump. The bracket is badly bent and the bushing has been squeezed out. I want to replace the bracket and the bushing. The LF bushing looks very good. Does any one have the bushing or the bracket? Application: 1951 Packard 200, with a 288 engine. Hope to be doing business with you Packard fans. Regards, Steve 1951 Packard 200 1953 Packard Clipper
Posted on: 2009/7/4 19:27
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