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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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"Does he have any trouble with the hose wanting to melt on the end of the exhaust pipe?"
John, Don't believe this is a factor, engine in the pusher car only runs for about 1/2 minute at a time. Rest periods in between, while the radiator is refilled or the "apparatus" re-positioned between the radiator and block/head cleaning processes, providing cool down time.
Posted on: 2018/6/1 15:33
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Mal
/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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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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So, is the car running any cooler now that you blew the gunk out? Hope that has helped.
Posted on: 2018/6/2 15:29
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1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1953 Caribbean, 1969 912, 1990 Miata
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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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Mike,
Seemed to be running a bit cooler on the 160 km return trip. Not sure the temp gauge registers correctly because the car has been converted to 12V by the previous owner. Going on a run today, a mere 195 kms each way, will see what that offers.
Posted on: 2018/6/2 16:33
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Mal
/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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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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Sunday 3rd June, 2018
"Going on a run today, a mere 195 kms each way, will see what that offers." Not much. Because I went on the run but the Packard didn't! Reason being, I'm an idiot. ![]() ![]() ![]() Was performing some checks before departing. Checked the oil level and added same to bring it up to the mark. Checked radiator level, no top up required. Checked battery, all cells were low so added demineralised water. Then checked front shocks, left side took 15ml, right side required 20ml but not before the bonnet(hood) fell on my head then slid down the front of the Packard. For those who don't know 22/23rd Series have a catch each side of the bonnet(hood) allowing either side to be opened. Of course you're supposed to always have the opposite side locked to the one you're opening. But stupid me I shortcut the process by not closing and locking the left side after topping up the shock. Instead just lowered the left side down then unlocked the right side and propped it up. All was going well for about 10 seconds until I leant across the mudguard(fender) to access the shock. Obviously the delicate balance of the bonnet(hood) was upset by my leaning across the mudgard(fender). Next thing I knew was bonnet(hood) falling relatively gently onto my head(the bonnet prop must have provided a fulcrum of sorts which helped). Then it slid inexorably forward and slightly diagonally across the left front mudguard(fender). Result being some scrapes to the left front mudguard(fender) but no obvious signs of other damage. I'll review the bonnet(hood) and mudgard(fender) more closely tomorrow to determine the full extent of the damage.
Posted on: 2018/6/3 5:50
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Mal
/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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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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WOW! Thanks for the heads up. I know darn well I've inadvertently had both sides unlocked when working under the hood. I really didn't think that could happen. I'll be more careful now. Glad you weren't really hurt.
Posted on: 2018/6/3 16:59
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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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Yes, glad to hear your okay. I think I had asked this question once before, but to clear this up for me. you should lock down the opposite side before opening the other side?
Wes
Posted on: 2018/6/3 18:15
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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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Yes, absolutely. Unless you want to suffer the same mishap as Mal or want to intentionally remove the hood, you must lock the side opposite of the side you wish to open.
Posted on: 2018/6/3 19:39
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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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Good Evening all...I believe that Mal has a better than average Guardian Angel who was paying close attention to Mal's bonnet or hood! Ernie in Arizona
Posted on: 2018/6/3 22:15
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Re: Mal's '50 Packard Eight Touring Sedan
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Monday 4th June, 2018
"I'll review the hood and fender more closely tomorrow to determine the full extent of the damage." Actually all I did was walk around it today. Can't see much in the way of further damage except for a couple of spots on the top of the right side of the hood, but they might or might not have already been there. They appear to be dents from the underside, will know more on Thursday. Why Thursday? Because my son-in-law is coming over to give me a hand to lift the hood back on board the Packard. In the meantime it will sit where it is because if I try to move it myself it might sustain further damage. Oh, and after seeing the orthopaedic surgeon this morning, who gave me a good report on the wrist(but it could be 6-12months before full movement returns), posted off the comfort parcel of '48 pedals and bits to Norway. The seamail option was taken, so in 30+ days John(joborg2) should receive his RHD parts.
Posted on: 2018/6/4 2:12
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Mal
/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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