Thanks for going to the trouble but ours does have p/s and thus it is a different belt.

It would help if someone could give me the number off the belt currently working properly on their 327 with p/s. I think the current one, carquest 7417xl/gates 11a1055 is slightly too large.

Thanks so much! I did not test it but just took it out of the box and polarized as per the directions. Might figure how to do that but I think regardless the current belt is not tight enough.

We recently acquired a 54 Cavalier and have experienced charging issues. It will only charge up to 6.2 volts even after new vr and generator installed. Our latest idea is the belt. The current belt has these numbers, Carquest 7417xl and also has the Gates number 11A1055. It seems the tension is a little light and will not adjust any tighter. Does anyone have a number for a little smaller belt that works on a 54 327?Thanks

Thanks.

Don't have a heat gun but maybe a hair dryer might work.

The Kingpins on our new to us 54 Cavalier are noisy. I had that problem with a 47 and fresh grease solved the problem. Using my pneumatic grease gun, I could not get them to take the grease. I guess it has been so long since it was greased that the grease got hard and is blocking fresh lubricant. Was wondering if I could use carb cleaner and then try again? If it still won't take fresh grease. what size do I look for in new fittings? I realize the kingpins may be bad but I want to get fresh grease in them before throwing in the towel.

April 4-6, 2024 are the dates for the oldest and probably largest regional Packard meet in the country. Enjoy a welcoming party, early bird tour, public display on the banks of Salado Creek, Saturday morning show and people's choice contest, all Packard seminars and swap meet, awards and banquet. Go to Texas packardmeet.org for application and details. See you in Salado!

I had an Optima go bad in less than a year. I returned it to Advance Auto. They refunded my money and said they could no longer get them. On line I discovered several said Optima has ceased producing red top 6 volts. Is that true? I see several sources still offering them but fear they might be old stock. Advance said the only one they had was made in 2017.

Thanks, I will see if I can find that charger. I am in South Texas where we have had 13 days in a row of triple digit weather. I have a friend with a large collection 20 0r more of assorted makes that has issues with stuck engines. That and wanting to make sure the batteries are charged is why I start them.