Re: Power to the people!!

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/3/27 10:18:53

The original system was unreliable and hard on batteries.

Lack of reliability of the original generator/regulator configuration hasn't been the experience of most owners of these Packards that I've spoken with. Quite the opposite, many are still using an original and unaltered/unrepaired O-D system, new brushes in the generator not withstanding. The regulator on my 34 has been happily doing it's job for nearly 50 years since I bought the car, and perhaps even since it was new. Many folks relate similar experiences.

At this point I don't think we know that the Bosch regulator on the car in question is inoperative. And simple generator cut-outs that physically resemble the original generator-mounted unit were still available from NAPA at last check, and perhaps others.