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1952

1929-1956 Packard National Automotive Service Data Image

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: 12455 times

1941 - 1953 Flat Rate Manual Image

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: 3532 times

1948-1954 Packard Parts List Image

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: 14888 times

1950 -1956 Complete Utltramatic Service Information Image

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: 5596 times

1951-1954 Service Manual Image

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: 15005 times

1951-1956 Turn Signal  Wire Diagram Image

This is the 1951-1956 Turn Signal Wire Diagram.

Published: 2008-11-26 Views: 2803 times

1952 'Packard for 1952 Brochure' Image

This is the Packard for 1952 Sales brochure. "The car that drives itself"

Published: 2009-02-11 Views: 2266 times

1952 (25th Series) Packard Owners Manual Image

This is the 1952 (25th Series) Packard Owners Manual. It covers the care and operation of your 25th Series Packard. It also shows the optional accessories that were available in 1952.

Published: 2007-12-03 Views: 2136 times

1952 25th Series Wire Diagram Image

This is the 1952 25th Series Wire Diagram.

Published: 2008-11-19 Views: 1797 times

1952 Build Sheet and Production Code Chart Image

The availability of optional equipment wasn't always clear from the showroom literature or even the parts catalog, but it was spelled out for the dealers for the purpose of ordering and pricing vehicles via factory-issued Trade Letters, which are rather hard to come by these days.

Published: 2011-09-15 Views: 1449 times

1952 Ditzler Paint Chips Image

Here is the 1952 Ditzler Packard Paint Chip card.

Published: 2006-06-15 Views: 1679 times

1952 Dupont Paint Chips Image

The 1952 Packard Dupont Paint Chips. 2 pages (front and back). This also contains a list of Packard colors from 1948-1951.

Published: 2007-04-30 Views: 1389 times

1952 Edmunds Packard Accessory Brochure and Price List Image

This is the 1952 Edmunds Packard Accessory Brochure and Price List. It covers the various performance accessories that were available by Edmunds for Packard. The separate Price List contains the prices for all the various Edmunds products.

Published: 2009-11-10 Views: 1501 times

1952 Packard

Here is the 1952 Packard "Show Stopper" Brochure. It's a nice piece to look at.

Published: 2006-05-28 Views: 1920 times

1952 Packard Data Book Image

Here is the 1952 Salesmen Data Book. If you have never looked through one of these they contain alot of information. They were used by the salesmen at the dealers explain features. It shows color pictures of every model, and explain on the different systems on the car.

Published: 2006-05-19 Views: 2152 times

1952 Packard Service Counselors Image

Here are the 1952 Packard Service Counselors. These were sent out every year to address problems and as addendums to the factory service manuals.

Published: 2006-06-24 Views: 1235 times

1952 Patrician '400' Brochure Image

This is the 1952 Packard Patrician '400' Brochure. A small, but very nice piece.

Published: 2008-03-14 Views: 1482 times

1952 Service Technical Bulletins (STBs) Image

Here are some of the 1952 Service Techincal Bulletins (STB's). I created the index below to make it easy to find the correct one.

Published: 2006-05-23 Views: 1720 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: 3288 times

24th-25th Series Factory Production Options Image

This is a list of the available Factory Production options and the code for each option for the 24th-25th Series Cars (1951-1952).

Published: 2008-01-09 Views: 1363 times

24th-25th Series Factory Production Options Image

This is a list of the available Factory Production options and the code for each option for the 24th-25th Series Cars (1951-1952).

Published: 2008-01-09 Views: 2502 times

288, 327, 356 & 359 Head Compression Ratios Image

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: 3585 times

Borg Warner Overdrive Manual Image

This is The OVERDRIVE by Borg-Warner. It covers the R10 and R11 overdrive units used in Packard and other vehicles. It has 21 diagrams.

Topics covered include: Troubleshooting and Servicing the unit, Common Causes of Trouble, Performance, Mechanical, Electrical, Service Operations, Mechanical Faults, Operating Principles.

Published: 2006-11-20 Views: 6152 times

General Service Bulletins Image

These are the General Service Bulletins that were sent to Zones and Dealer. They contain additional information that is useful in regards to parts and special service information

Published: 2018-02-20 Views: 3122 times

HOW TO: Ranco Heater Valve Seal Replacement Image

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: 7351 times

HOW TO: Rebuild a Trico Mag-Nu-Matic Washer Pump Image

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: 3213 times

HOW TO: Rebuild the Packard Bendix-Treadlevac Master Brake Cylinder Image

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: 4213 times

How To: Rebuilding a Packard Fuel Pump Image

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: 4893 times

HOW-TO: Adapting a Modern Fuel Sender Image

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: 2922 times

Hugh Ferry's Personal Notebooks Image

These are Huge Ferry's Personal Notebooks. They contain production values and various bits of company info. Including the combinations to the safes!

Published: 2016-04-25 Views: 971 times

Louvre Mounting Template Image

This is the Louvre Mounting Template, for mounting the 3 louvres on the back fenders of a 1951-52 Packard.

Published: 2012-04-20 Views: 1115 times

Mechanix Illustrated Tests the 52 Packard Image

This is a special reprint of the "Mechanix Illustrated Tests the 52 Packard" that was done for Packard shareholders to invite them into the showrooms to view the 1952 models.

Published: 2009-02-11 Views: 1039 times

Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications 1935-54 Image

Compiled table of Packard Monoblock Inline 8-Cyl Engine Specifications for 1935-1954.

Published: 2009-09-30 Views: 7753 times

Packard Parts and Accessories Merchandising Memos Image

The are the Packard Parts and Accessories Merchandising Memos that were send out to Zone and Dealers to let them know about new Parts and Accessories to mechandise to customers.

Published: 2018-04-26 Views: 1993 times

Packard Post-War  Material Cards Image

These are sample Material Cards that cover upholstery materials, carpet, and roof materials.

Published: 2011-01-30 Views: 2106 times

Packard Section from period Motors Manual Image

This I belive is a Packard Section from a Motors Parts and Labor reference manual. It contains basic information about all the models from 1940-54. It has a lot of tune up information, engine and body serial numbers. If has several exploded parts breakdown sheets that include the Transmission, Overdrive, Ultramatics, Trendle Bendix unit, Powersterring, Front Suspension, and steering. As well as a pretty comprehensive mechanical parts list.

Published: 2006-04-22 Views: 4549 times

Parts and Accessories Bulletins Image

These are the Parts and Accessories Bulletins that were sent from Factory to the Zone and Dealer about changes in Parts and Accessories.

Published: 2018-02-21 Views: 3914 times

Philadelphia Zone Office Letters Image

These are letter issued by the Philadelphia Zone Office, to dealers located in their zone, on various Service related subjects.

Published: 2018-03-12 Views: 3064 times

Radio Instructions PA-439661 and  PA439665 Image

This is a single sheet (double sided) set of radio instructions covering Packard radios PA-439661 and PA439665.

Published: 2009-10-12 Views: 2452 times

Service Development Bulletins Image

These are the Sevice Development Bulletins that were sent to the Zones and Dealers to cover a number changes in regards to service.

Published: 2018-02-21 Views: 2240 times

Serviceman's Training Book: Engine Diagnosis and Tune-Up Image

This manual was part of Packard's Service Training Program and covered engine diagnosis and tune-up for 19th, 20th, 21st series cars. But general procedures apply to any Packard with a Straight 8 or 6 motor. Printed July 1947

Published: 2007-05-02 Views: 3508 times

Serviceman's Training Book: Know the 24th Series Packard Image

This training book was sent out to all the dealers for mechanics to understand the new 1951 (24th Series) cars that were coming. This has a wealth of information about the new cars, their construction, and features. Information is relevant to all 1951-1954 Packards.

Published: 2017-02-08 Views: 1342 times

Serviceman's Training Book: Packard Power Steering Image

Published: 2015-04-22 Views: 1718 times

Serviceman's Training Book: Ultramatic Image

This is the Ultramatic Service Training Manual. These were given to new mechanics in training.

Published: 2006-05-23 Views: 3438 times

Serviceman's Training Manual: Brakes and Easamatic Image

This is the Serviceman's Training Manual: Brakes and Easamatic booklet. This was part of the training program for Packard Mechanics. Produced in 1952 it covers the new Easamatic Brake Booster and general Packard brake servicing. Applicable to 1952-1956 models.

Published: 2020-04-27 Views: 2101 times

Servicing Auto-Lite Generator Regulators Image

"This booklet is designed for use by Auto-Lite servicemen. It is a refresher on how the Auto-Lite Generator Regulator works and on service procedures."

Published: 2009-09-24 Views: 4804 times

The Packard Sports Library: No 8

This No. 8 in a series of small Sports related booklets produced by Packard circa 1952. This one by Mort Luby of the National Bowlers Journal covers Bowling's A.B.C.

Published: 2009-11-27 Views: 735 times

Ultramatic Info from Studebaker STBs Image

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: 2047 times


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