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I'm guessing that one for 10k wasn't put to a TU?
Posted on: 2010/9/4 11:00
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No, just an old Borg-Warner standard shift transmission.
(Viper T56 6-speed version) jack vines
Posted on: 2010/9/4 20:53
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We used to wash down the engine block with dish washing detergent after it was chemical cleaned and cylinders rebored. This was done to clean the block of residual chemicals and machining "dust". After that the newly machined surfaces were wiped with clean motor oil. Is this still practiced today? No, today's shops have large cabinet "dishwashers" which use caustic detergent, hot water, high pressure and the block is mounted on a rotating table. When it comes out of the pressure washer, it is rinsed with cold water and blown dry. jack vines
Posted on: 2010/9/5 14:59
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When you do an overhaul/rebuilding do you use much new technology (like electronic ignition, different carburetors---anything that wasn't available in the day but is an improvement), or do you try to stay original?
Anything to improve mileage?
Posted on: 2010/9/5 19:38
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Yes, on some engines, all which remains Packard are the heads and block. The engine for my custom '56 Hawk is the one with the supercharger, EFI, crank triggered ignition, electric water pump, aluminum intake manifold, roller camshaft, titanium valves and a few other interesting modifications.
No, most are closer to stock. The engine I'm just finishing up to go in my '55 Studebaker 3/4t pickup will be dressed like a '56 Caribbean engine. Inside, where it isn't visible are a Pertronix ignition module and Ford truck pistons. Maybe, it depends on what I or the customer wants. Bottom line, it can be as original or as wild as money permits. jack vines
Posted on: 2010/9/6 1:20
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