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Owen_Dyneto

Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

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There is one problem with installing an electric pusher fan, that is that you're just masking whatever the original source of the problem is, and it's still there. Kind of like taking a Darvocet after you sprain your back splitting firewood, so you can go back to the woodpile and whack away some more.

You really need to get to the root cause of the problem. As to a better fan, I mentioned before about the Custom 8 (356) fan; I don't know if they fit the hub (think so) and have enough clearance at the sides (356 radiator is larger), but they have 5 blades and move a bit more air. Won't be easy to find one though, but occasionally I've seen them on eBay.

Posted on: 2010/2/1 12:28

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otgdy

Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

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When the temp gage is straight up it is at 180deg
a little past that is 190. The needle goes completely off the gage when it is overheating. I reached in to put a wire back in a clip on the control arm and received 2nd degree burns on the back of my hand. I think there is an overheat problem. Maybe a fan with more blades is the answer although I have never come across one in my quest. Anyone know where I can find one ? Flex fans will only help if the pitch of the blades is greater than the original which isn't likely since the original almost hits the generator already. I saw the electric fan (thanks for the link). Rather pricey isn't it. Guess it is cheaper than a head gasket ;)
I agree with what you said about the thermostat. It does control the warmup rate, however it should also keep the engine at the lower temp while driving if the cooling system is sufficient. I was wondering if the engine would stay at 160 degrees with the 160 thermostat. If nothing else it give me more time to pull off the road.

Posted on: 2010/2/1 12:21

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Owen_Dyneto

Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

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I'm a bit surprised at the desire to convert to electric wipers; with a properly maintained/rebuilt vacuum wiper motor and booster pump the original system gives excellent results, only imperceptibly slowing down even on heavy throttle. Plus the stepless variable speed range and automatic intergration with the washers as added attractions. Not to mention no degrading of authenticity.

Posted on: 2010/2/1 12:06

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55PackardGuy

Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

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Quote:

BigKev wrote:
First you have to be running 12 volts (which I am). Second you have to cut off the corner of the lower bracket of the wiper motor to clear the lip on the firewall. The 51-54 Briggs built bodies have the lip right in the way. So that is why the bracket has to trimmed. Next the round portion of the motor housing hits the lip and interferes with the mounting. So you have to (purists look away), bend a small one inch porting of the lip up about 1/4 inch. Basically the lip normally rolls down at the edge. So where the housing hits the lip, you have to straighten the rolled portion. This is only about a one inch section that is completely hidden with the motor in place. Plus it can be bend back into place easily if needed. I gently used a pair of vise-grips to do this.

Then it is simple a matter of hooking up the small wire to the mounting bolt, and the longer wire to switched 12v source. Then of course you need to hook up the metal cable from the old wiper motor to the new one. I just needed to lubricate the plastic switch slide on the motor, and adjust the cable. It works like a champ. This conversion is perfect for my driver, non-show car. I can easily convert it back if needed, and the old wiper motor covers the required bend in the lip.

THANKS KEV!

I presume much of this pertains to 55-56 as well, and it's a mod I definitely intend to do (when I get one). Instructions and pics like these should, I think, be put in a permanent thread like the FAQ one, called Technical Tips or somesuch.

Thanks again.

Posted on: 2010/2/1 11:55

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scottie

Re: 57 Engine

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Thanks for the info! My supercharger works but I am missing the connecting hoses. Did you replace these and if so how much were they? I am SO looking forward to driving this car! I'll just bet this little girl really has some get up and go...

Posted on: 2010/2/1 11:54

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Owen_Dyneto

Re: Packard V8 engine mounts.

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No, Steele does not revulcanize front V8 mounts for Kanters, theirs (front) are new from scratch. No core required. See post #2 in this thread. Current price is $60 each.

Posted on: 2010/2/1 11:35

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Charles Neuhaus

Re: Packard V8 engine mounts.

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I just received a revulcanized front set from Steele for the 55 Patrician I am (slowly) restoring. They look very good. I have always had good luck with Steele rubber and I imagine they do the motor mounts for Kanter too.

Posted on: 2010/2/1 11:34

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JWL

Design Proposal for the 1956 Clipper

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Here is a detailed design proposal for the 1956 Clipper done by Larry Shinoda. Shinoda also worked at GM and did some work on Corvette designs. Interesting and attractive.

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