Re: 1936 120 Gasket Question

Posted by JWL On 2010/3/19 9:58:40

Bill, I believe you are referring to a housing that is fastened to the front top of the cylinder head with two cap screws, and where the top radiator hose connects this to the radiator top tank. If your '36 One-Twenty is like my '37 Six, then this is the thermostat housing. You can easily make a gasket using the bottom of the housing as a pattern, or get one from one of the many Packard parts suppliers. While you are replacing this gasket it would be a good time to make sure the thermostat is the correct rating, is functioning, and is fastened into the housing with a retainer. Keep in mind that this Packard has a non-pressurized cooling system. You should not have a pressure radiator cap unless the system has been modified. Good luck, and let us know how this job goes.

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