I couldn't wait too look at the front end so I snuck out and looked at it before work today. I had the wife turn the wheel back and forth and I can see the zerk in the center link move about a 1/4" each way when she turns the wheel back and forth..... I fill like such a tard.......the only thing I kind of get on this Packard front end is the damn tie rods........ But I'll learn it

Thanks so much.....ill be taking a close look at the front end tomorrow......thanks again to all for the info

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LOL i figured there was hope, it just scared the crap out of me if that truck in the on coming lane had been a little further it would have been ugly.....is there a known diagram that shows the front end and the components and location?????

Hello guys I have a couple of questions and need some advice on where to start.

Went and drove the car the other day to see if i had it road worthy yet.....well no i didnt, I had a dog run out in front of me on the drive, i was going about 35. So i think to self this will test out the brakes i just bleed and replaced the MC on.....holy shit i hit the brakes and the car lerched to the left towards on coming traffic....so i react and turn to the right, thats when i noticed it took almost a full turn of the wheel to get the car to start to react to the right. I then pulled over and took a few deep breaths and cleaned out my shorts.
I had the wife turn the wheel back and forth while watching the steering box, box was tight and secure to the frame.
Sooooooo where do i start with the front steering?????? im pretty sure braking lurch is the right brake cylinder is bound up ill go through those next......but im not sure about the suspension. When on stands balljoints/king pins seem tight and tie rods seem good. Im new to Packard so is there somethings i should check or starting point so im not throwing money down the drain this weekend any guidance would be appreciated.

Attached a Pic of her first fill up!!!

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Thanks for the reply.....kind of a odd thread to have MC questions in...i did search MC but theres so much to decipher through i figured it was easier to ask the experts.

I am curious if any one knows if the MC was painted black and if so was it a gloss or satin or???????

Sorry all i went out of town to Barrett Jackson this weekend.....and thanks for all the help and support its pretty cool!!!!!! i dont have anything against a carter...the car came with the Stromberg so i was just trying to keep it almost original lol........buuuuut if the carter is that much better i just might have to give it a try. You hear so much about the Strom 97.you would think these are goodas well.

Next up is the MC and fuel pump. Pump is weak but the car did start and drive down the street with the aid of the park brake!!! lol and the MC is just shot.

So im getting real close to starting the car for the first time in 20+years and i inspect the carb (Stromberg BXOV26) has a crack in the pot metal of the carb itself not the cast iron base. no biggie ill call Kantner. I was honest with them and they said they will not sell me a carb unless i have a rebuildable core.....another place told me they may have one depending if it says 10-45 or 10-46 to the tune of 700 bucks WOW!!!!!sooooooooo i want to put a Stromberg back on it not a carter. Does anyone have any sugestions

Thats what i needed...thanks ill dive into the owners manual....how many pages is the manual you guys are using

JHH....yep clear as mud!!!!!! ha ha......when you say go throgh the side, you mean to crank the wheel one way and get to it then? and thanks for the info i do appreciate it.......