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I have a Bostich contractor grade oilless. THe colder the temperature (below 45 degrees F) the longer it takes to even begin to pump. It is a bit noisier than even my 5 hp Kelloge. The oilless have their place. Mine is mounted on the wall to run a motysickle lift and very quik short jobs where i don;t need alot of volumn nor plan to need alot of air for a long time. They are excellent for transporting in a truck or dragging around the ranch because if they tip over or need to be packed into a tight verticle space they won't leak oil.
THe oilless have their place. But i wouldn;t want one as a primary nor sole air source. They're just a nice portable/limited apace compressor.
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Alright. The replacement fuel tank has been installed with a new fuel level sending unit. The lines have been connected. Fuel has been added to the fuel tank. And still the engine won't run off of the fuel tank. For some reason, the fuel pump is still not drawing fuel from the tank. Any suggestions?? (Other than a liberal amount of C-4 applied to appropriate places . . . )
I've read that the diaphrams in the older fuel pumps will go bad with the newer blend gasolines that include ethanol. But I've been running the car with modern fuels since I got it last June and the fuel pump managed to pull fuel from a temporary set-up. I haven't seen any fuel leaks under the car. One thing I need to mention is that when I put in the new fuel tank, I have yet to install the rubber hose from the tank vent to the filler tube. Would that have any effect? I had doubted that it would, but it would not be the first (nor last) time that I've been wrong.
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The open vent won't have any effect in this case but I would wonder if you checked the condition of the fuel line--particularly if the original. Many reports of pinholes developing which can allow the pump to suck air instead of fuel and also the possibility of a block needs to be ruled out. How about the flex line between pump and line. If original, those can harden and cause issues.
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The flex line from the fuel pump to the line is new so that can't be a problem. A blockage is also out since I had hit the fuel line with compressed air before changing fuel tanks and I could hear the air coming into the old fuel tank. So, the line itself is not blocked. I suppose a pinhole is possible since I believe that it is the original line. Is there a way to check for such a pinhole before I have to replace the whole fuel line? Replacing the fuel line looks like a major PITA.
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The most fool-proof way I've checked fuel lines for miniscule leaks is to disconnect both ends, cap one end securely, and apply a vacuum pump with a shut-off valve and gauge to the other end. Pull a vacuum, close off a valve between the pump and line with a gauge between the valve and the line, and check it again after a few hours to see if it's loosing vacuum. If it holds the original vacuum overnight, you're surely OK.
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Tim,
I see the Pat now has a garage mate, a '55 Four Hundred Hardtop Coupe!  for including it in the Packard Owner's Registry.
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/o[]o\ ====  Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this?  Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Yes, indeed. This one is roadworthy and a nice addition to the family. Since it was so close, I could not bear to let it slip through my fingers. With some minor work, I can now at least drive a Packard while I take my time to work out the kinks in the Patrician. Then it will be the Four Hundred's turn!
We are now a Two-Packard family!! Attach file:  (60.55 KB)
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Despite the fuel system challenges, I have been making progress in other areas. I picked up some spare wheels that I plan on having sandblasted and then powder-coated in the Patrician's ultimate colour of Sapphire Blue Metallic. I have found a place locally that will sandblast the wheels at $25/wheel and the turn-around is about a week. I have also found a powder-coating place in the area that will powder-coat the wheels for $50/wheel. At $75/wheel, I can have all five (5) sand-blasted and powder-coated for a total of $375.
I am holding off this project until I have the total for the wheels available as I don't want the sand-blasted wheels sitting around while I wait to accumulate the cash for the powder-coating. I like to refer to this as multi-tasking (wheels - brakes - fuel system - exhaust). My wife tells me that I simply can't focus and stay on task long enough to finish one to completion. Sigh, at least she appreciates the Packards.
Posted on: 2012/2/17 21:53
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Ahh yes! More than one Packard - life is good!
I like the color on the 400, but then I'm probably prejudiced.  Attach file: (11.30 KB)
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