Mine has the suffix c so I guess it does not have the larger oil pan? Though it should hold 6 qts, don't you add a quart if filter is changed? I never change the oil without a new filter so I guess I continue using 7 qts. Right?

I have had the car since 94 and never serviced the grease in the motor. Thanks for the help. I will try to find the sta lube mentioned and add some grease. thanks a lot for the help!

I could have driven across town to have them re done but decided to take the easy way out and order repros. from Kanter.

The load leveler on our 55 Custom Clipper has been trouble free for about 10 years with the exception of a blown fuse a while back. However, I have noticed the motor seems to be getting louder and it sounds strained when leveling the car. Only notice it at idle but it may be doing that while cruising and road noise covers it up. I don't see a grease fitting on the case. To me it sounds dry. Fix?

Is there a brake shoe replacement available at the major chains for a '47 model 2106. Need front and back. Please provide brand and number if so, many thanks!

I have two 356 equipped cars and one 327. I know the 356 engines take 7 quarts when filter is changed. What is the capacity for the 327 when filter is changed?

Does anyone make the covers for the 1940 160 and 180? These have the lines running the width of the running board perpendicular to the body. When the stainless is added it makes a checkerboard effect. I have seen several who duplicate the junior running boards but not the senior.

Our 1940 160 needs new tires as the tube type Firestones were installed in 1994 by the previous owner. Not wanting to go radial on it but would like to go 700x16 tubeless bias belted ww. Always heard no tubeless on prewar because of the way the rims are made. Yet I can go through mags. or other sources every month and find 1940 Packards for sale with tubeless tires. Is there a special tire that will work?

Thanks for the coverage of Keels and Wheels. You got great shots of our 1940 160 Club Sedan as well as our 1948 Deluxe Super 8 "Sedan for Seven" Next spring we plan on bringing the 1955 Custom Clipper and the 1947 Custom Clipper. Please stop by and say hello. This is a great show and they always treat the Packard people right - we have our own class and a prime spot in the show. Happy Packarding, Tommy

Not sure if it would cause the chatter you describe but I suspect that some of the rocking could come from motor mounts. When overhauling the cooling system of our '47, I could clearly see the front mount and it was badly worn. Replaced it and that helped but still was not totally still. Closer inspection showed both the side mounts, some call them stabilizers, were broke. There is still another on the tranny but since it is very stable now, I am not worried about it.