Re: 1934 1100 Packard Standard 8 Carb Adjustment and Radiator Louvers
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2020/7/25 9:12:10
That may be bad news that Hirsch is out of stock with the Sylphon thermostat, I'd check back and see if they anticipate more inventory. Bill Hirsch had an exclusive with Robertshaw (the original manufacturer) to make these and with Bill's passing, perhaps the agreement expired? There are folks who repair them though a name escapes me for the moment.
The Stromberg automatic choke to carburetor rod has a very unique rotating "spool" connector at the bottom, photo of it attached and it's also pictured on page 84 of the 1933-34 Packard Parts List. Classic and Exotic's reproduction was made from my original. The carburetor heat shield may also be pictured in the Parts List, I don't have a photo of it.
When you discussed a carb kit with Daytona, did you tell them you have an EE-2 and not an EE-22? I don't know what differences if any that may make in a rebuild kit. Best to also ask Daytona just where the critical identifying numbers are.
There has been a lot published on synchronizing the 33-34 Eight Northeast distributors. Just keep in mind that you have two independent 4-cylinder ignition systems, each needs to be timed. The Packard 1933-34 Service Letters show the factory tool and this will be helpful to understand. Many owners of these cars have made their own simplified adaption of that tool, a short article on my own take on it is attached. You can check the synchronization in the very typical manner with a timing light, the timing marks are on the front vibration damper. Put the light on #1 to check those 4 cylinders, then put the light on (IIFC) #6 to check the other 4. Both of course should fire at the same point (6 degrees BTDC?). If synchronization is needed, best if off the car on a distributor test bed such as the Sun machine, next best might be a method like mine. YOu can also do it on the car with the timing light, time #1 in the usual way by rotating the distributor body. Then move the light to #6 and if adjustment is required, remove the cap and rotate the set of points on the adjustable base plate as needed. A trial and error and tedious method.
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The Stromberg automatic choke to carburetor rod has a very unique rotating "spool" connector at the bottom, photo of it attached and it's also pictured on page 84 of the 1933-34 Packard Parts List. Classic and Exotic's reproduction was made from my original. The carburetor heat shield may also be pictured in the Parts List, I don't have a photo of it.
When you discussed a carb kit with Daytona, did you tell them you have an EE-2 and not an EE-22? I don't know what differences if any that may make in a rebuild kit. Best to also ask Daytona just where the critical identifying numbers are.
There has been a lot published on synchronizing the 33-34 Eight Northeast distributors. Just keep in mind that you have two independent 4-cylinder ignition systems, each needs to be timed. The Packard 1933-34 Service Letters show the factory tool and this will be helpful to understand. Many owners of these cars have made their own simplified adaption of that tool, a short article on my own take on it is attached. You can check the synchronization in the very typical manner with a timing light, the timing marks are on the front vibration damper. Put the light on #1 to check those 4 cylinders, then put the light on (IIFC) #6 to check the other 4. Both of course should fire at the same point (6 degrees BTDC?). If synchronization is needed, best if off the car on a distributor test bed such as the Sun machine, next best might be a method like mine. YOu can also do it on the car with the timing light, time #1 in the usual way by rotating the distributor body. Then move the light to #6 and if adjustment is required, remove the cap and rotate the set of points on the adjustable base plate as needed. A trial and error and tedious method.
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