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Patrician has been the broken left exhaust manifold I have both sides in good condition on an engine out of the car (off 1955 Pat). If you want to buy it, make an offer via PM. Craig
Posted on: 2012/4/27 20:27
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After working on a Boy Scout fund-raiser in the morning, I spent the balance of the day working on odds and ends on the Patrician. The weather was windy, cloudy and threatened rain so with the Patrician being in the garage, it won out over the Four Hundred.
While the brake system on the Patrician is nearly complete, there are a few odds and ends that I have to concern myself with. The brake line going from the front wheel junction to the master cylinder was a PITA to get off the junction but it finally came loose on Saturday and I was able to install the new line from there to the master cylinder. The line from the master cylinder to the rear junction was half-replaced and I decided to just bite the bullet and replace the whole line. That went relatively well until I was fiddling with the line going into the master cylinder. For some reason, that line just didn't want to line up so I could hand-thread the coupling into the cylinder. Now remember, the Patrician is still up on jack stands until I get the fuel system and exhaust system completely replaced. So, trying to thread the coupling from the bottom was proceeding unsatisfactorily so I thought I would try it from the top. There I was, lying on the driver's side fender trying to both bend the line into the correct angle and try and hand-thread the coupling into the cylinder with the same hand. For some reason, I just couldn't get the coupling to bite into the threads on the master cylinder because every time I let up on the pressure on the line to try and turn the coupling, I felt the line shift and the coupling move out of position. Unfortunatlely, there was just not enough room for me to get two hands down there at the same time to both hold the line in the right position and then hand tighten the coupling. On top of the frustration at not getting that final coupling into place, I managed to bruise one of my ribs sliding around on the top of the front fender. So, even though Sunday was a beautiful day beckoning me to work, the old body was simply not up to the task and I took the day off. Now watch, I'll get back to it once my rib heals and the blasted thing will go right in! I must say though that the shiny new lines look so much better than the old rusted ones. 
Posted on: 2012/4/30 11:13
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Well, my rib has still not healed sufficiently to go climbing around the Patrician to complete the brake system. My wife, who is an emergency department nurse, advises me that it takes three (3) to four (4) weeks for a bruised rib to heal completely. Wonderful.
In the meantime, I ordered and received a fuel pump re-build kit for an AC-4299 fuel pump from then and now in Mass. I must say that ordering from these folks was a snap and I received the kit in a few days. Before I undertake the rebuilding process, I want to get fresh batteries for my digital camera so I can record the process. I know that Big Kev has a rebuild blog for a Carter fuel pump but mine is an AC 4299, which is a bit different. Hopefully, that will occur sometime this week or next week, depending upon demands on my time. Stay tuned!
Posted on: 2012/5/6 12:45
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I'm looking forward to the rebuild and your pics.
I have to work on the one from my '55 Clipper. 
Posted on: 2012/5/6 14:22
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Tim, I've had success with hard to start brake lines by detaching or loosening the cylinder the line screws into. On my 22nd series, it was the distribution block that was on the front of the M/C, and one of the rear wheel cylinders.
The rear wheel cylinder needed a new line, so I carefully bent one and attached it the distribution block. When I tried to get it to thread into the cylinder, it just wouldn't start, being that it was not perfectly fitted like the original. So I removed the two bolts holding the cylinder to the backing plate, and it gave me enough movement (the shoes weren't installed yet) to get the stubborn line to start without cross threading. Then I simply fanageled the cylinder back into place and started the two bolts. You can do the same with the master cylinder, or, if like mine, the distribution block on the front. It's a lot easier to get wheel cylinder bolts or a big banjo bolt started than it is to start the threads on a new brake line.
Posted on: 2012/5/6 14:35
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Joey, that is a good suggestion, and one that I have used. Leave components slightly loose so that the fuel/brake/vacuum/oil lines can be started easier. Once the tubing fittings have been started, tighten down the component(s) and then tighten the fittings.
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Well folks, some disheartening news on the Patrician/400 front. It seems that the 400's master cylinder leaks like sieve whenever the brake pedal is pushed. In order to keep the 400 on the road, a master-cylinder-transplant was required with the Patrician being the donor. I guess there was a reason why I just could not get that last brake line fitted into the re-built master cylinder . . . So much for the bad news.
The good news is that I can now try my hand at re-building a Bendix treadle-vac master cylinder and see how it works on a vehicle that is not expected to see the road for a while -- namely, the Patrician. I've de-greased the Patrician's original master cylinder and I've started soda blasting the outside. Once I get the cylinder apart, I'll more carefully soda blast the individual parts before refinishing and re-assembling. I already have a re-build kit that has been sitting there waiting for use. I've read Ross's handy guide to re-building the Bendix treadle-vac system and I'll have that handy when I get to the re-building part. That brings up another small victory. A few months ago I purchased a 40lb soda blaster from Harbour Freight. Once I got the darn thing assembled according to the instructions, darned if I could get the thing to work properly. After a few unsuccessful attempts, it sat in the garage while I busied myself with other chores. Now that I have to media blast both the master cylinder and the spare fuel pump that I'm re-building, it came time to get serious on getting that soda blaster to work. The owner's guide was little, if any assistance, but I did manage to get it working and the outside of the brake master cylinder is looking much better for it. As for the fuel pump, I want to take some pictures of the parts "before" so I can compare them with the "after" shots. A rainy weekend would be perfect for spending some time at the workbench in the basement re-building a Bendix treadle-vac and an AC 4299 fuel pump. At the present time, the weather in Eastern Pennsylvania has been hot, high 80s and low 90s, and humid. Not great weather for working in the garage so when this weekend comes, hopefully I can report some progress on those two re-building projects.
Posted on: 2012/5/29 20:45
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Tim, I'd like to know how that HF soda blaster is working out for you. I was eyeing the same one, and wondering if it would be sufficient for blasting my wheels.
I've been having good results with aluminum oxide media in a blast cabinet, but I think a wheel might be a little too big. I'd also like to blast some areas on my cowl, and don't really want to use sand. Keep up the good work!
Posted on: 2012/5/29 22:20
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I'm hoping to try it out tomorrow on some of the more rusted parts of the fuel pumps that I'm re-building. I'll post some photos on how they turn out. I've got a few wheels that could use a blasting, too. For those, however, I've found a local shop willing to sand-blast my wheels for $25/wheel, which I think is rather reasonable.
Posted on: 2012/5/29 22:41
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