Re: 1925 Packard information

Posted by DavidM On 2009/5/10 19:57:03

G/Day Vic,
Congratulations on obtaining the Packard 326 which should be higher geared than the Buick so it should run a little easier on tour.
I am not sure that I can live up to Mal's beat up, I have a 1922/ 126 that I have had for about 35 years and 2 1929/ 633's.
I use 7/8" to 14mm spark plug adapters in all of my cars so that I can buy the plugs at any local parts supplier. I know these are still available but will need to do some research to find the source. I am currently using 14mm "Champion N12YC" plugs in all of my cars and they work well.

I use Penrite oils in my cars, Penrite "Shelsey Medium" is the recommendation for the 633 which would be closest to your 326 however I suggest you contact them, they are in Melbourne or check their web site. I would think that the viscosity of SAE 50 SAE would be too high. Also I agree with Owen-Dyneto, I would drop the sump (speaking OZ) and do a thorough clean.

Many years ago I obtained information from Bijur when they could still supply parts for our Packards and they advised that we should use SAE 40-50 non-detergent oil in the chassis lubricator. For very cold climates they recommended SAE 30.

If you let have an e-mail address I will send you a membership form for the Packard Club of Australia. (membership is compulsory for all OZ Packard owners, especially if they have Packards of the 20's!!!)

Look forward to meeting you at Kangaroo Island in 2010, in your "Al Capone" gear.

David - Sydney