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Re: PackardInfo.com Shirts
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Brad
Sure, I'd take 2; 1 each 2XL and XL.

Posted on: 2017/9/13 19:06
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Re: Generator Failure
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Thanks for bringing this up to the masses, JW. Curious happenings. Initially, the first indication of something amiss was on arrival in Kerrville on Thursday night. The car was running fine, headlights and all. The GEN light came on when I shut the ignition off, and went out when I restarted!? Friday morning I discovered the ground wire had come off, and with assistance of some more knowledgeable folks commenced to troubleshooting.
After meeting you on Saturday, we reconnected that ground to proceed with some more testing. She fired right up, with no indicator lights, and output to the battery was about 13.7 volts. Nothing unusual was noted.
Sunday morning we headed out for home, and a few miles down the road, the GEN light again came on. I stopped to take a look, and within a moment or 2, the light went out. We decided that we would give it a go and see what happenens.
All was good for about 60 or 80 miles, then the GEN light came back on. We pressed onward, and arrived home without any issues (about 340 miles total). This morning it fired right up, but the light is still on.
I'm now leaning toward a fault in the circuit for the idiot light itself, and maybe not the generator. I plan to do some measuring later today after work.

On a side note, JW, what I thought was a broken shock was a case of the lower mounting hardware falling off somewhere on the road. Easy fix with some bushings, washers, and nuts.

Posted on: 2016/4/4 12:46
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Re: 2016 Salado Meeting Location Change
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I'm planning to be there, unless my employer has me on the road

Posted on: 2015/9/4 11:13
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Re: Brake light switch- '55 Clipper
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Brad
I've read a good bit of anecdotal information on it frequently occurring, especially with DOT 5. Connection or not, who knows.
Thanks for the input all. Going to drop the new one in this evening.

Posted on: 2015/8/27 17:24
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Re: Brake light switch- '55 Clipper
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Thanks JW. From what I've read, the silicone brake fluids are killers on these switches. I'd like to keep it original for now. Play it by ear on switching to a mechanical switch. I figured that this was a perfect opportunity to get introduced to this site.
And thanks for the welcome guys.

Posted on: 2015/8/27 7:05
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Re: Brake light switch- '55 Clipper
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It's a Super. Yes, the voltage is present on the leads, and everything else on the circuit is good to go. If I close the circuit independent of the switch, the lights come right on, so the wiring itself is also good.
Thanks for the help!

Posted on: 2015/8/26 20:38
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Brake light switch- '55 Clipper
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First post, and I would guess that my question has been asked before, but I couldn't find it.
I just picked up a '55 Clipper the other day, and discovered that my brake lights don't come on when the pedal is depressed. I narrowed it down to the switch (2 wire, not 3), and have one on it's way. It would seem that it is a common failure item.
My question is: when the new one is installed, is it necessary to bleed the brakes? I'm thinking yes, but thought I'd ask those who have been there. Thanks in advance!

Posted on: 2015/8/26 20:15
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