Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan
Posted by JWL On 2013/6/20 13:40:25
Joe,
Agree with O_D on Auto Lite generator numbers. The GEA 4802A is also listed for the 46-47 Super 8s. According to my 1935-53 Motors Manual an Auto Lite GEA-4801A is listed for the 40 6s and 8s. No Delco generator is listed for the 1940 8s and Super 8s.
My generator was rebuilt and refinished, and was fitted with a reproduction tag. The tag was not stamped with the generator number.
I never had the engine out of the 47 Clipper. I removed the grille in order to remove the water distribution tube and to more easily service the water pump and front end of the engine.
Good catch on the brake pedal rod free play. You are very lucky that the brakes did not lock up on the road and catch the car on fire or worse. Inaccurate Motors?
Here are the pertinent photos I could find.
Keep at it, you will get it all sorted out.
(o{}o)
Attach file:
(30.25 KB)
(30.41 KB)
(48.89 KB)
Agree with O_D on Auto Lite generator numbers. The GEA 4802A is also listed for the 46-47 Super 8s. According to my 1935-53 Motors Manual an Auto Lite GEA-4801A is listed for the 40 6s and 8s. No Delco generator is listed for the 1940 8s and Super 8s.
My generator was rebuilt and refinished, and was fitted with a reproduction tag. The tag was not stamped with the generator number.
I never had the engine out of the 47 Clipper. I removed the grille in order to remove the water distribution tube and to more easily service the water pump and front end of the engine.
Good catch on the brake pedal rod free play. You are very lucky that the brakes did not lock up on the road and catch the car on fire or worse. Inaccurate Motors?
Here are the pertinent photos I could find.
Keep at it, you will get it all sorted out.
(o{}o)
Attach file:
(30.25 KB)
(30.41 KB)
(48.89 KB)This Post was from: https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=125720