Re: Craig's Panther Project - engine to machine shop
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Craig,
You already know this, but the #1 problem overlooked in Packard V8 rebuilds is cleaning the rocker shafts. They absolutely have to be disassembled, the soft plugs at both ends removed, hot tank cleaned, rodded out with a wire bore brush, hot tanked again and all the holes blown out prior to reassembly. Then, the rocker arm pushrod sockets have to be individually examined. On rare occasions, they will be worn so deeply they will grab the pushrod and prevent rotation. Finally, the rocker tips have to be reground. jack vines
Posted on: 2016/12/10 12:33
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Re: Craig's Panther Project - engine to machine shop
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So I guess Dale is back in business for balancers? I found him back on the 55 restoration and he did a wonderful job at 1/3 the price of most places. Then he shut down the harmonic balancer rebuilds to focus on retiring and doing the violins. His website even said so. But now it appears to be back in full swing with balancers again.
If this is true I'll be sending him my 37 balancer as I was going to just put it back on due to the fact that I have already gone way over budget as it is. It looks usable as is, but at Dale's prices it's a no brainer to send it in. As for the rocker arm rod. I just soaked mine in my witches brew for several months as I wasn't in a hurry. But I agree with Jack if you are wanting then clean in a hurry. Maybe look at jack redoing your cam and going with the springs I acquired as well. Have fun!!
Posted on: 2016/12/10 14:03
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Re: Craig's Panther Project - engine to machine shop
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Cli55er Quote:
Maybe look at jack redoing your cam and going with the springs I acquired as well. I already had the stock cam regound to my specs along with new springs, retainers and split locks.
Posted on: 2016/12/10 16:19
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Re: Craig's Panther Project - engine to machine shop
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As for the rocker arm rod. I just soaked mine in my witches brew for several months as I wasn't in a hurry. But I agree with Jack if you are wanting then clean in a hurry. jack vines
Posted on: 2016/12/11 12:40
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oh I agree with you. mine sat in degreaser for months on end with me taking them out and dunking them over and over again, letting the brew run out the holes, and all kinds of crud came out of them.
they aren't as clean as what you are doing probably, but when I washed them up in water, I kept going until the water was clear and no more chunks came out. could be that I still have some junk in them, no idea for sure. if I had to guess they are 85-90% clean. purple power is some wicked stuff, especially when you let parts sit in it for months. your way is the better way for sure and the best way to make 100% sure it is clean visually.
Posted on: 2016/12/11 12:55
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