Re: Correct Air Cleaner for 23 series 288

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2013/4/30 9:40:47

My 23rd Series Deluxe 8 came with the optional over-engine air cleaner, but it was off the car and in the trunk when I bought the car. There was a small carb mounted air filter on the car. I had to spend many days restoring the original big air cleaner, cleaning out rats nests, blowing out dirt, sanding, painting, making the hold down bolt and finding the correct bracket. After installing it I see why Packard went to all that trouble. The noise from the engine is greatly reduced by the big "muffler" that is part of the air cleaner. I highly recommend the big air cleaner because you notice it quieting the car and it was original equipment.