Re: 1941 Packard Clipper Eight Special Sedan

Posted by Ozstatman On 2016/7/30 4:24:42

Howard,

1 "Does anybody know of a supplier in the UK where I get a 6 volt Battery, its quite a large slim battery made by Napa.The Napa Number is 7205 and the serial Number is 030268 and the BCI number is 2E." Can't respond about a UK supplier but offer this old long case battery thread, it might help. For what it's worth I use an Optima battery in my Coupe like the guy in the last post of that thread. You might also post this on the PAC Website which some other UK Packard owners use.

2 "There is a switch on the dash with electromatic on it, what does this do as I am a bit unsure." Short answer - The Electromatic clutch is an automatic clutch operation device. Available for free download from the Packard Literature and Manuals section here on PackardInfo under Service, Shop & Training Manuals is the ElectroMatic Clutch Training Manual which will explain it and its operation. You might find the Electromatic Clutch has either been disabled or removed from your car at some time over its life.

3 "Also does the car have indicators I can see the markers on the speedo but cant see any switch in the car to use." I believe(but I could well be wrong) that '41 was the first year that Packard offered indicators although not all cars came so equipped. However the more knowledgeable here will be better able to advise.