Our '37 Super Eight has an intermittent problem of the #7 exhaust valve sticking open if the engine is not run for several days.
At other times, the engine starts fine, but a mile down the road the valve sticks open.
Sometimes, letting the engine cycle down to idle...the valve releases and runs smoothly.

I assume some varnish has built up on the valve.
When it is stuck open, I am able to remove the plug, use a small wood dowel and a light tap always closes the valve...for an indeterminate time.

Yes, I could remove the head, remove and clean the valve, but am hoping that someone has discovered a chemical solution for dissolving the residue.

I expect I will tear it down completely, have the block boiled out, new studs etc.
Car was amateur 'restored' in California 25 years ago...but have no idea what the rod babbitt looks like.....
This project will slowly bubble up on the priority list.

Thanks for looking...

Bob and Gail

The head of our Third Series SIX (1925) has been off for an indeterminate time. When I cranked the engine, I see unusual rings near the top of #1 and #6 cyl.
Cannot feel them.
Any ideas on the cause of this anomaly?????

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I have this light switch which I suspect came with a load of parts from a 1939 Super Eight.

IF anyone can positively identify it, I would appreciate it.

$30 free shipping continental US.

Thanks for looking....

Bob

p.s. LOTS of other stuff listed at
www.packardstuff.com

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Many thanks for all the input. It is really appreciated.
Am doing my best to get that project to bubble up in the priority list.

Bob

Thanks for the prompt response.
I had one bearing disintegrate while I was driving..but I shut it down immediately...so THAT journal MIGHT be damaged.

I know the solution is always...just do a total overhaul...but sometimes that is not as feasible as it sounds.
I am not looking to drive the car another 80,000 miles..just want to get it back on the road.

Bob

I have a Third Series SIX that needs rod bearings.
What does it take to remove the rods?
Can one just remove the head and pull the rod up, or is the lower end of the rod wider than the 3.5" bore?...in which case the lower end of the engine has to be disassembled!

Would like to hear from anyone who has crossed this bridge.
Bob

I have an owner's manual for this radio.
It looks like a '50s style, but nowhere on the 4 pages can I see a date.

One control knob is PA-416335 if that is any help.

Back page has this diagram....

Thanks for looking...

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Unfortunately, Packard did not put part numbers on the paper and also on many of the exterior trim pieces I have.
Somewhere on this dang computer is a picture of the manufacturers mark....will keep looking for the file....

This is not part of the 3 piece rear window that the Senior models had.

I have two NOS rear windows that I believe are for a '51-52 Junior.
Still in original paper wrapping.

Will take $100 each or both for $175....but you have to pick them up....Near Katy, TX...west of Houston.

Considering going to Chickasha next year....if so, would bring them FREE for prepaid customer.....

Bob