Update

I added extra oil so that it was well above the full line. Unfortunately, I could not check the oil pressure as I could not get an electric oil pressure gauge. The dash oil pressure gauge did not move until the engine was engaged and went straight to the middle.

I believe the issue is the lifters and have added a video. I will organise a mechanic and find out their recommendations (they are currently on holiday at the moment)

I have added photos of the fire wall to show the vacuum lines and such.

https://youtu.be/Z2l0CkzIDKo

Hi Everyone,

So i have emptied the fuel tank out and replaced with 98 octane,(I didn't think I had any issues running her on 91) got her running, filled up the oil as it was a little low, she is still sounding like a sewing machine. The oil pressure gauge on the dash stayed relatively dead centre, even when revving the engine it did not move past centre, unlike the generator gauge which fluctuated when revving.

I have attached a small video for all to view and listen too.

I might just do the oil pump conversion to save any issues and at least it will be done and another thing I do not have to worry about.

https://youtube.com/shorts/xra0YOq4N1w

As for the revving higher and lower, no she did not, just wouldn't transfer into 2nd or overdrive. I did have previous issues where she would not go into reverse and after disconnecting the battery and letting her sit for a little bit, she came good. I have syphoned the gas tank and will put 98 octane in and see if that helps, if not I will look at the oil pump.

Thanks for that, i will be in touch shortly!!!

Hi all,

Thanks for that advice, i have been running the 91 as that what I was told to run here as it is the equivalent to the US. I have joined the Australian chapter, I found that there was no thermostat and that was why I was not getting a temperature reading. I had assumed that the engine was fine, the oil pressure gauge is telling me it is ok. I am going to see another mechanic, one I know personally, and hopefully get some sort of answer off them. Gearbox is actually the twin ultramatic auto, and yes I was in D and it would not shift into 2nd, I did try the H and still nothing, she ended up destroying my pinion gear in the starter, which could have been the issue as to not changing into gear as the pinion was still engaged for what ever reason.

Hi All,

Needing some advice!!!!

Unfortunately, my girl requires a rebuild, she currently sounds like an overlocker sewing machine and was having issues changing out of 1st. I've spoken to my mechanic and he can not source any parts in Australia, which I knew would be an issue, but he also suggested that I put in a small block chev and gearbox as a replacement, as apparently it will be a better product and will be overall easier. I would like to keep her as original as possible, but ....... would it be better to do the swap, time and $$$ wise or is there someone who knows someone who can help me out

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could help me please. My 1956 Patrician push button ultramatic was working fine and then i went to go into reverse and nothing. If i put it into drive, no problem, but sometimes if i put it into neutral it wants to go forward and if i put it into reverse it wants to go forward (sometimes) but if i put it in park, then netural, then reverse nothing. I hear the actuator selecting/clicking but nothing. I tried the trick with the jumper wire to drive to align it back up, nothing, i tried it for reverse as well and i had nothing for any gear, so i redid the pink wire and it was back to how it was, minus the reverse.

My thoughts are that the worm drive or selector has over hunted and now can not reach reverse. Is there a way to fix this without having to pull everything apart? Or am i completely off the mark?

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the delay in replying!!!

It was in fact the rotor button that had caused the issue. I have ordered the part and it is ready to install.

Thanks for all your help.

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I dropped the tank, there was a small hole in the top of it where it kinked or hit something, probably when the new fuel sender unit was installed. Anyways i tank welded it with the putty and it doesn't leak anymore.

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Hi Brain Trust,

I got my Patrician up and running and took her out for her first outing, she did well. Came home, parked in the driveway, took the daily out for a bit, then came back to do a swap around and the Patrician wouldn't start. I have looked at the fuel its getting to the carbie, there is power getting to the coil, but the ballast resister is getting quite hot, which I think maybe is the issue, but wanted confirmation. Or if there is something else wrong, idk. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks