Re: 1942 "160" turn signal & brake wiring problem??

Posted by HH56 On 2021/6/8 9:22:07

As far as I know the only options for 42 wiring diagrams would be the factory chase a number type and the A.E.A. drawing. With the exception of a few diagrams in the 20s and early 30s, until the 48 22nd series introduction Packard wiring diagrams were all of the chase the number type.

The factory type on this website is of decent quality but the AEA drawings at PAC were most likely photocopied several times before one of those down the line copies found its way to the website to be posted. Unlike Ford or GM cars, Packard models do not have a wealth of options as far as finding much literature. Until Big Kev started this site the only options were an original or a few reprint manuals and random pieces put together and sold by regions or individuals.

I believe the A.E.A. (Automotive Electric Association) was one of the companies like Motors or Chilton which published reference literature for the corner gas station and aftermarket garages. I have not really looked but there is always the possibility one of their original manuals might show up on ebay or at a swap meet containing a pristine print. Other than finding one of those or a first generation copy from someone who has an original I think you are out of luck finding anything much better.