Re: Possible Ignition Problem

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2015/4/2 17:40:13

Any factory repair manual should give the specs of the coil and condenser.

I don't have a Packard manual but I do have a Chrysler one. They use a .25 mfd condenser which is a common size on 6volt systems. If your Packard used an Autolite ignition like Chrysler it may be the same.

Actual spec of Chrysler products, .25 - .28 mfd.

You could use a capacitor from an electronics shop or any similar condenser. If it won't fit in the stock location in the distributor, you can connect it to the distributor side of the coil. It will work exactly the same.