I have added the extra oil and also a decent bit of Marvel Oil. I have ran the engine twice now for about 10 mins each time and the tapping has not returned. Oil pressure stayed between L and middle indicator once warmed up and it would climb back to normal range once engine was accelerated. Oil is leaking pretty bad from underneath so I will have to probably pull the pan and timing cover and replace the seals. I am hoping not to have to remove the entire block. Any tips for pan removal or rear rope seal replacement? Thanks.

Does anyone know what would cause a new coolant temp sensor not to work? I replaced the old sender with a new one from Kanter and the gauge still will not work. When I ground the sender wire to the engine the gauge moves towards hot. The other gauges work except the gas level. Thanks for your help.

Thanks, I just listed her in the registry. Looking forward to being able to take her out on the road hopefully next spring.

Thanks Don. I did a complete brake shoe and wheel cylinder replacement. I bled the lines and replaced the ones that were leaking. I have good brakes about 80 percent of the time. The other times the pedal will go to the floor with no braking, even after a few pumps of the pedal. I did just get the rebuild kit for the booster and the cylinder. That rebuild will probably be done in a month. I figure if I have to take the engine out then I will replace all the lines in the front and it will be easier to take the power brake unit out with all the extra room.

Hello all, I have been working for the past few months on getting my newly acquired 1955 Patrician road worthy and safe. I was hoping to be able to drive it on the highway, but the brakes do not work 100 percent of the time so I will probably rebuild the booster and master. I have rebuilt the carb and got the engine running, but am having oil pressure issues and tapping from the driver side. The tapping was off and on more after the engine warmed up at idle. Pressure in middle of gauge and after warming up goes to "L" on gauge. I tried the adding 1/2 to 1 quart more of oil and that seems to help with the tapping, but the oil still goes to almost L once warm. I am planning on removing the engine and replacing the seals as it leaks oil a lot from the front to rear seals. I just ordered the Melling M22FHV pump and was wondering what else I needed to do to make the swap? Thanks for all of your advice and help. I am impressed with the features and the build quality of this car, first Packard.

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