Re: 1930 Packard Compressor

Posted by DavidM On 2016/1/26 15:31:17

I have 3 Packards, 1922/126, 1929/633 & 1930/740, all were major restorations involving major parts searches and parts cars and none had compressors so I don't think they were standard fittings, more likely quite rare. I have fitted one to the 1922 that I found at a swap meet and have another which I would like to fit to the 1930 but was unsure whether it was correct for that year.
Based on Dave's advice that 1930 was the last year for the compressors I will now fit one to the 1930.
All of the above cars have a plate on the side of the transmission held in place by 4 bolts. The plate is removed and the compressor bolts in its place.
The compressor on the 1922 /126 has been fitted since 1985 and we have covered many miles on rallies and tours since. It has been used only once when we stopped to help with a breakdown where the owner was struggling to inflate a tire with a hand pump. He was very appreciative.