Re: Carl's 1952 Packard 300
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Unlike earlier models, there is no gasket between the intake and exhaust manifolds at the heatbox.
Posted on: 2009/5/7 15:34
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Re: U-Joints?
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Also check the bolts that hold the rear brake drums to the axle for tightness. If they become loose it can cause a squeak or clicking noise that is most noticeable at low speeds.
Posted on: 2009/5/7 14:58
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Re: Engine Paint color for 1948 8
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I have always believed that gray is the correct color for 22nd Series Custom 8 engines. None of the 6 that I have direct experience with showed any signs of green paint. The only exception was one that showed traces of red paint but this was a replacement engine with no serial number. I have heard that red was the color used by the factory for replacement engines.
Posted on: 2009/5/6 14:09
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Re: Chuck's 48 Deluxe Sedan
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Chuck,
Here are some pictures of the original type fastener for the belt moulding. Part # 2356 from Restoration Supplies will work as a replacement. See page 125 of their online catalog. You will have to remove the trim from the inside of the center pillar in order to install this piece properly. This needs to be done carefully as the backing material is quite fragile. I've had good luck in the past by using a narrow putty knife inserted behind the trim and moving it vertically until it hits the retaining pin which is like a serrated nail then prying it loose with a screwdriver between the back of the putty knife and the metal center pillar. Brian
Posted on: 2009/4/28 18:37
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Re: 356 front crankshaft oil seal intallation
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I have assembled a few Packard engines (including 22nd Series 356) with this type of seal and never used the alignment tool. Up and down adjustment is pretty much governed by the oil pan gasket mating surface, leaving only side to side movement which is also limited by the clearance between the holes in the timing cover and the attaching bolts.
This is a simple type of mechanical seal that is spring loaded to press the circular cork insert against the inner surface of the timing cover. The entire seal assembly rotates and a thin film of oil between the cork insert and timing cover provides lubrication. Brian
Posted on: 2009/4/22 19:37
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Re: Randy Berger's 1956 Caribbean
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Randy,
469284 and 285 are indeed not listed in the parts book but are the pieces that go above the rear quarter outside running lights on 1955 Four Hundred models. They match up to the stainless trim on the door that is above the wide ribbed trim strip. Brian
Posted on: 2009/4/21 0:52
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Re: waterproof cardboard?
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Randy was referring to the pieces that cover the approximately 9-1/2" square access openings in the door inner sheetmetal. These were metal for 1951-53 and tar impregnated cardboard for 1955-56 models. I'm not sure about 1954 as there is a different number in the parts book, but probably a variation on the cardboard type. Brian
Posted on: 2009/4/21 0:28
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Re: hot start problem
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Another possible source of a vacuum leak is the upper diaphragm of the double acting fuel/vacuum pump.
Brian
Posted on: 2009/4/19 17:42
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Randy,
The 1951-52 models used a stamped steel panel for this same application. That would be another option if you could find a set. Brian
Posted on: 2009/4/19 15:27
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