Re: Successful Packard Hunt
Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2012/10/6 12:39:49
This is something that might lead to a hunt in the service manual, but will be easy for someone to answer, I bet:
The new brake linings have created a little problem. The pedal doesn't go down as far, and the brake lights don't come on. Is there a quick 'n' easy adustment? Anything to look for to avoid messing it up more, or breaking it?
This would be my first real "fix" on the car, other than lubing what sticks and sticking what's unstuck. Oh, and adjusting the mirror.
Note for anyone who wonders about a couple of details I think I figured out:
The locking and keys on these cars are very clever. The keys are apparently designed to make valet parking easier for the owner's peace of mind:
One key is for the glove box and trunk only.
The other is for ignition and doors.
That way, the owner can hand the valet just the ignition key. The valet can lock the doors, but can't get his hands into the glove box or the trunk! Valuables safe! I don't know if this is unique to Packard, but what a neat idea.
The previous owner also gave me a tip for locking up a 4-doore without using the key. Unlock the back door, shut the front and push the button down from the back. Then re-lock the back door by pushing the button down and closing the door. The button won't pop up like the front does. Of course, this would be an easy way to lock your keys in the car. But since we have to THINK a little when we get out of these cars-- without all those chimes telling us what we forgot to do-- then we should be used to using our brains a bit more when we drive them. I like that.
Also, the mechanic asked me if this car was set up for a left-handed driver, because of the positioning of the ash tray. I thought for a second and think I have the right answer:
Both ashtrays are on the edge of the dash next to the window vents (sucks out the smoke better!). Plus, especially with a manual shift car, the driver better have that cigarette or cigar in his left hand! More ingenious stuff. And the lighter on this car still works!
BTW, remember when they called them "cigar lighters?"
The new brake linings have created a little problem. The pedal doesn't go down as far, and the brake lights don't come on. Is there a quick 'n' easy adustment? Anything to look for to avoid messing it up more, or breaking it?
This would be my first real "fix" on the car, other than lubing what sticks and sticking what's unstuck. Oh, and adjusting the mirror.
Note for anyone who wonders about a couple of details I think I figured out:
The locking and keys on these cars are very clever. The keys are apparently designed to make valet parking easier for the owner's peace of mind:
One key is for the glove box and trunk only.
The other is for ignition and doors.
That way, the owner can hand the valet just the ignition key. The valet can lock the doors, but can't get his hands into the glove box or the trunk! Valuables safe! I don't know if this is unique to Packard, but what a neat idea.
The previous owner also gave me a tip for locking up a 4-doore without using the key. Unlock the back door, shut the front and push the button down from the back. Then re-lock the back door by pushing the button down and closing the door. The button won't pop up like the front does. Of course, this would be an easy way to lock your keys in the car. But since we have to THINK a little when we get out of these cars-- without all those chimes telling us what we forgot to do-- then we should be used to using our brains a bit more when we drive them. I like that.
Also, the mechanic asked me if this car was set up for a left-handed driver, because of the positioning of the ash tray. I thought for a second and think I have the right answer:
Both ashtrays are on the edge of the dash next to the window vents (sucks out the smoke better!). Plus, especially with a manual shift car, the driver better have that cigarette or cigar in his left hand! More ingenious stuff. And the lighter on this car still works!
BTW, remember when they called them "cigar lighters?"
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