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Monday 24th March 2014

Yea, and verily, so it came to pass. Work resumed in the workshop! But wait, I'd better not get too excited, it was only me cleaning parts.

Background is that Wade was in Sydney today for an appointment and alerted me that he was bringing down the trans case, OD adaptor and the OD case so they could be cleaned up. He'd taken the trans and OD apart on the bench and found a number of problem areas to be addressed, namely some of the bearings and the layshaft(think you call it the countershaft, anyway it's the shaft down the middle of the cluster). During the course of his Sydney visit Wade found time to call into ABC Bearings and sourced 2 of the three bearings required. The other required is the double row bearing in the OD which from the Parts List is Group 3.447, described as BEARING, Unit main shaft, Part Number 347572. That part number is for 17th, 18th & 19th Series. But because the replacement OD is from a Post War Packard I was hopeful it's use continued unchanged. Was able to verify that in Max's catalogue, the same part number was used till '49, phew. The layshaft is Group 3.214 COUNTERSHAFT, Transmission Part Number 333572. Fits 39 to 54 per Max! Currently about halfway through the cleaning part. In addition to which, I've also been tasked with blasting some waterpump parts for a rebuild for a spare for RobT from South Australia. Will be back at the workshop tomorrow. Woohoo!

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Mal, good to see some progress and you back at it at Wade's Workshop. I had missed it.

Tuesday 25th March 2014

Spent the morning first on the waterpump parts then on the trans housing. Waterpump parts were wire wheeled then blasted, but still need another session in the blasting cabinet.With the trans housing, first cleaned the greasy gunk out then scraped and wire brushed the exterior before using the parts cleaner inside and out followed by repeated brake cleaner finishing. But, this too needs further attention before it's finished. Might be back tomorrow, if not then likely to be Thursday.

EDIT - Noticed one of the water pump impeller blade has a piece missing, Is this likely to contribute to an out of balance problem in the pump?

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Great to see that the team has re-grouped and production has started! Nice to catch up with you and others on the weekend Mal!

Friday 28th March 2014

Didn't make it back to the workshop on Wednesday or Thursday either, but did today. Reblasted the body of the waterpump, looks a lot better now. Found a pair of grooves worn into the bottom of the pump body, see pic's. Just wondering, how did they get there? They aren't cuts from something like a hacksaw and they certainly appear to be worn into the casting. Then started on cleaning the OD housing when John suggested putting that, the adapter and the trans housing into the hot washer, which I was all for. After that there was still some final cleaning with brake cleaner to remove the grime and buildup in the internal nooks and crannies which defied the washers cleaning attempts. Might even the deliver the parts to Wade next week as I'm likely to be up his way Monday or Tuesday.

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Tuesday 1st April 2014
No, this is NOT an April fool joke!

This morning did some reconnaissance for a run for our Packard National Rally in 2015. The end of which brought me in close proximity to Wade's new abode. I was about 57kms south instead of about 107kms, how close can you get? So dropped in the cleaned up trans and OD cases as well as the waterpump. For my troubles was presented with a bill for parts bought to date for the trans and OD rebuild. Reminds me, will have to follow up re the double row bearing and layshaft, haven't heard back yet from a likely source.

And this for Terry, traumjaegercat, I asked Wade about the water pump rebuilds. He remembers the incident about the incorrect machining dimension. It was because the new ceramic seal being used had changed from the previous one used. Wade used the previous measurements not knowing the manufacturer had changed the seal. And, as a bonus, Wade will dig out his drawings for the '34 Waterpump. May take a little while but once available will let you know.

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Cheers Mal,
I look forward to that
T

Mal,
The double row bearings are getting scarse,the r-6s used two bearings and a spacer. The counter shafts are out there as they fit the standerd or OD trans. If you can't find one in OZ I have two or three.
Greg

Greg,

Sending you an email.

Thursday 10th April 2014

Before Wade arrived at the workshop mid-morning I'd done the right thing by Misty and given her a bone. Then when Wade arrived it was with parts for 1) cleaning, the internals for my Trans and OD and 2) disassembling, the front suspension parts for Big Red for rebuild. And another reason for being there, was preparation of The Fossil for its trip north to its new home.

Cleaning of the Trans and OD parts was my task, as it should be. And while I was doing that Wade was fussing around The Fossil. Originally the front mudguards(US = fenders, UK = wings) were going to be attached to make the journey as a complete unit with The Fossil. But having difficulty mounting the right front 'guard meant it was returned to storage. This necessitated a washing of hands so I could help Wade carry it. Plan is to get The Fossil running so it can be driven onto and off a tilt tray tow truck. Noel even dropped in, during the cleaning processes, with a some parts for the radio Wades working on for him.

Then, after finishing cleaning of the Trans and OD internals, assisted Wade in removing the bushes and pins from the '37 Super Eight front end components. Wade had already "had a go" at home but his press wasn't making much of an impression. Tried Ricks press, a little better, and then Johns. Johns press has a two stage hydraulic action and provided much more oomph!
Part of the "pressing issue" is sourcing pieces to use of the right size, diameter, length, etc to use to push parts out or in. An assortment of solid steel cylinders, old sockets, drifts, old bearing shells, etc as well as some press specific pieces are always at hand. But finding something that is just right for the job at hand sometimes entails a further search of tool boxes, discarded parts as well as some lateral thinking and luck to come up with the right combination required. All this took time resulting in disassembly still being far from complete at days end.

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