Re: '28 Packard Chassis Lube.

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/3/11 18:43:34

My 34 has the later "automatic" or continuous-feed Bijur rather than the earlier "push daily" system, but with the exception of the pump the systems are very similar. In the 47+ years I've been driving the car I've only had to replace one drip plug. In addition to the filter in each drip plug there is a filter on the suction side of the pump which certainly should be cleaned occasionally. Other than that it's been totally reliable - though it surely has made a mess of the garage floor!

But perhaps the difference is that my car has never been out of service except during WW II. The cars that seem to have major Bijur problems are those that have had prolonged layups - or those neglected or butchered by prior owners.