Good afternoon all. I also have a 1949 four door deluxe 23rd series and am experiencing the same temperature issues. I have made all of the same fixes including a new radiator and rebuilt water pump. In order to take the water distribution tube out for inspection, one has also to remove the grill as the tube is about 3 feet long and won't come out through the grill.

Our car came with an after market muffler, and only a two inch exhaust pipe. My stock 1931 Model A has a 1 3/4 inch tail pipe and I'm wondering if anyone knows what the correct size of the tail pipe is? Since the Packard is 288 cubic inches compared to 200.5 for the Model A, I'm thinking that I need a new less restrictive muffler and a larger tail pipe for the larger exhaust volume. Comments please. Ernie

Good Evening all...I found Fiber Optic plug wires at FS Ignitions in Ponca City, Oklahoma and they work great. Ernie

It is also a good idea to make sure that your vacuum advance is working and your distributor is rotating as it should. Ernie

Max Merritt Auto also has them and damn near anything else that you might need. 317-736-6233. Very nice helpful people. Ernie

Thank You. I will. Ernie

Thank You. Ernie

Good Day to all...We have a 23rd Series 288 that has a new radiator, rebuilt water pump, flushed water distribution tube, flushed block both sides, flushed head, she has been timed and tuned and wants to run above 180 when confronted with long lights and moderate hills. Is this normal for these old gals?
Thanks, ErnieGood Day to all...We have a 23rd Series 288 that has an new radiator rebuilt water pump, flushed water distribution tube, flushed block-both sides, flushed head, she has been timed and tuned, have a 160 degree thermostat and wants to run above 180 when confronted with long lights and moderate hills. Is this normal for these old gals? Thanks, Ernie