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| Here is the National Automotive Service Data covering Packards from 1929-1956. This contains quick reference on engine mechanicals by model, engine wire diagrams, firing order, etc. This has been broke in sections by series, and by specific models. Published: 2006-05-27 Views: 12677 times | |
| The Flat Rate Manual provides labor times for specific repair operations. Such schedules are usually based on time studies performed under the most optimal of conditions and were used primarily to reimburse dealers for warranty claims. Published: 2010-03-06 Views: 3604 times | |
| Here is the 1948-1954 Packard Part List (also called the Parts Manual). This piece is an essential companion to the Service Manual. Not only does it provide information on what part number is what, more importantly it provides the exploded part views that are needed when rebuilding components. Published: 2007-04-28 Views: 15108 times | |
| This is a complete set (3 Parts) of everything Ultramatic. It has all the STB's, Service Counselors, and tons of other stuff in a 3 volume set. Published: 2006-09-19 Views: 5698 times | |
| Here is the 1951-1954 Service Manual turned into a PDF and broken down into sections for easy download and viewing. Just click on the links below to download/view: Published: 2006-04-18 Views: 15262 times | |
| This is the 1951-1956 Turn Signal Wire Diagram. Published: 2008-11-26 Views: 2851 times | |
| This is the 1953 26th Series Wire Diagrams. Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 2430 times | |
| Packard created this for the sales team, which compares the features and value of the Packard Clipper to the Dodge Coronet. Published: 2023-11-08 Views: 255 times | |
| This is a 1953 Dealer Invitation sent out to perspective customer to invite them into the dealership to see the new 1953 model. Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 987 times | |
| Here is the 1953 Ditzler Packard Paint Chips. Published: 2006-06-15 Views: 1817 times | |
| This is the 1953 Dupont Paint Chips showing the available colors and combinations. Published: 2009-11-11 Views: 2642 times | |
| This is the brochure for the 1953 Henney Nu-3-Way commercial vehicles Published: 2022-10-12 Views: 485 times | |
| This is the 1953 Packard 26th Series Operators Manual (Owners Manual). It covers the care and operation of the 1953 Packards. Published: 2009-01-24 Views: 3159 times | |
| This is a brochure of the Packard Balboa-X and how it received the Gold Medal D.S.C. Design, Comfort and Safety award. Published: 2009-11-03 Views: 1563 times | |
| Here are the 1953 Packard Service Counselors. These were sent out every year to address problems and as addendums to the factory service manuals. Published: 2006-06-11 Views: 1264 times | |
| Parts & Accessories Bulletins were sent to advise dealers of matters requiring immediate attention or new items or special pricing in the Parts Dept. Attachments are included, where available. Published: 2010-02-16 Views: 1002 times | |
| This is an interesting road test article on the 1953 Packard '300' Cavalier. It covers options that were available, hits on the strenghts and weaknesses of the '53 Cavalier. Published: 2007-02-09 Views: 2022 times | |
| This is the 1953 Packard and Clipper Sales brochure. This is a very nice piece and also shows some of the optional accesories that were available in 1953. Published: 2007-12-03 Views: 3522 times | |
| This is a sales brochure for the 1953 Packard and Clipper models which highlights the Ultramatic, Power Steering and Easematic brakes. Published: 2009-01-27 Views: 1677 times | |
| Here is the complete set of 1953 Service Techincal Bulletins (STB's). I created the index below to make it easy to find the correct one. Published: 2006-06-04 Views: 1912 times | |
| This is the 1953-1954 Serviceman's Training manual for Air Conditioning. This was sent to the mechanics at the dealerships for they could learn how the A/C works and how to service it. Published: 2017-02-27 Views: 1573 times | |
These are Shell Service Charts covering Packards from 1957-1941. Contains lube information, tune up replacement part lists, and model identification. Published: 2009-06-20 Views: 3367 times | ||
| Have you ever wondered about the compression ratios you would get from mixing & matching heads from 288, 327, 356 & 359? Attached is table with the info first in order by Compression Ratios then by Years/Types. Published: 2011-08-12 Views: 3660 times | |
Here is an article on the Packard Line for either 53 or 54. Not sure. Published: 2006-04-20 Views: 1520 times | ||
| These charts, printed on both sides of a single piece of card stock, provide detailed specifications for starting, charging, ignition, fuel and miscellaneous systems - a quick reference for independent service facilities from decades ago. Wiring diagrams are also included - space permitting. Published: 2007-03-05 Views: 3617 times | |
| This is a "How-To" on how to replace the valve seal on the Ranco heater valves that were used on most of the Post-War Packards. The seal replacement is typically all that is done in most valve rebuilds. I took all the pictures and while rebuilding my valve and hope you find it usefull. Published: 2008-11-06 Views: 7435 times | |
| This is a How-To article I wrote while rebuilding my Trico Mag-Nu-Matic Windshield Washer Pump. Hopefully it provides information for those looking to rebuild their own pump. Enjoy. Published: 2009-03-21 Views: 3263 times | |
| This "How To Article" gives step by step directions and pictures on rebuilding the Bendix-Treadlvac Master Brake Cylinder used on 1952-1956 Packards. Published: 2009-12-19 Views: 4273 times | |
| Here is a 'How-To' article that I wrote on the process of rebuilding a mechanical fuel pump on my Packard. If you have never rebuilt a pump yourself or are just curious on how these pumps work I hope you find it an interesting read. I took pictures at every step of the way, so if you want to rebuild your own pump you can use this as a guide. Published: 2006-12-28 Views: 4938 times | |
| This is a great article written by Howard Hanson on how to adapt a modern $18 JC Whitney Fuel Sender to work in the a 56 Packard. According to Howard he belives this should for for any Packard from 1951-56. Published: 2006-08-01 Views: 2958 times | |
| This is an Owners Service Card for a 1953 2652-2917. Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 785 times | |
| This is a Owner Service card for a 2672-9732. Published: 2009-01-19 Views: 755 times | |
| These Packard and Studebaker-Packard Annual Corporate Reports were prepared each year for the annual stockholders meeting and distributed to the shareholders. They contains interesting information on both what occurred the previous year and also the some outlooks for the coming year. Some contain wonderful pictures of new models, new plant renderings, etc. Published: 2012-04-19 Views: 5075 times | |
| This is a short document describing the Vehicle Number, Theft Proof Number, and Briggs Body Number. It also describes the format of these numbers and the location of these numbers on the vehicle. Published: 2009-11-19 Views: 1361 times | |
| This is a list of carburetor application by model. It is a work in progress and will be edited and updated and information is discovered. Published: 2011-04-20 Views: 4938 times | |
| This is a list of Packard engine serial numbers from 1899-1956. Hopefully this will left to provide not only a reference to those wanting to know if their engine is correct for their model, but also some basic information about all the engine in a quick reference. **UPDATED 2/27/12** Published: 2012-02-27 Views: 14322 times | |
| This guide was put together to help identify Hub Caps and Full Wheel Covers that were used on Packard models. This is a work in progress, so it will be updated as folks are able to give me more pictures and information. (Updated Rev 4) Published: 2010-03-10 Views: 8022 times | |
| This is a chart showing how the model years and series interrelate with one another. I also tried to show the a specific models evolution across the various years and series. I hope you find it usefull. ***UPDATED 11/17/2008*** Published: 2008-11-08 Views: 6264 times | |
| Compiled table of Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications for 1935-1954. Published: 2009-09-30 Views: 7883 times | |
| These are sample Material Cards that cover upholstery materials, carpet, and roof materials. Published: 2011-01-30 Views: 2151 times | |
| This represents the Ultramatic Service information and updates from that were contained in Studebaker service bulletings from 1957 thru 1961, but apply to 1956 Ultramatics and earlier. Published: 2006-07-09 Views: 2090 times | |
