1938 1608

[Bluedevil]

Decided to make some parts Packard Green.

[Bluedevil]

I am in the process of replacing the brake lines and was able to duplicate the factory covering on the front brake lines where they cross the top of the frame.

I was able to get 1/4" ID, asphalt covered wiring loom and it worked great. Just a little more fiddling with the bends and a new fitting and it is ready to go.

[Bluedevil]

Went ahead and had the spark plug conduits powder coated and got new ignition wires.

Very pleased with the PC, much better than paint, maybe a little overboard.

[Reanimator]

I am following your thread with interest. Because of your touting the benefits of an ultrasonic parts cleaner, I picked up one myself. It did a pretty good job cleaning my carburetor and I expect to use it a lot more in the future.

I was also thinking of using powder coat. Down the road for me. First I see if my engine will run without major work being done to it.

[Bluedevil]

I made some progress over the winter. Rebuilt the water pump and fixed the timing cover.

I had a problem with the water pump studs as they had eroded from the rear to the point I couldn't use heli coils, so I found a shift knob adapter and redrilled/tapped the holes.

I used a drill press and a tap guide to make sure they were straight and then used JB Weld to hold then in place.

Then I assembled the water pump, hose and clamps, coils and front engine mount, so I think it is about ready to go on the engine.

[Bluedevil]

Started working on the dizzy. New paint and tag.

Installation of the condenser/point plate is complicated by a spring that goes over the pins in the advance weights. Ended up using a piece of string thru the condenser mounting windows and pulled it back while installing the plate over the advance weight pings.

[Bluedevil]

Forgot, here is before.

[Bluedevil]

Cleaned up the starter. Fresh paint, new brushes, turned the commutator and undercut the grooves. New polished stainless attachment screws.

This is an Owen-Dyneto starter. My car is a very early '38 so my guess is it is a carryover from '37 or it just got replaced somewhere in its life. Still looking for the starter solenoid. The square box one.

[Bluedevil]

Completed unit less tag and solenoid.

Runs great