Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by otgdy On 2010/1/27 7:03:58

The reason I mentioned that the trans shifted at 35-40 is that I took the car down to a carb rebuild place and they "adjusted" a rod that goes to the trans. I made it to the Bay Bridge (about 10 miles) and blew the trans. Interesting thing is that the car overheated as I waited to pay the toll. Same problem now long run..idle..overheat.
(just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you !!) Makes me wonder if I don't have a throttle pressure and/or governor issue still. How would one tell ?

The thermocouple is a good idea. Where can I get one ?
They use them on aircraft to measure head temp. My trans has a dip stick that extends into the engine compartment so it would be easy to insert a couple. Good idea !!

Have to check the fanbelt. guess if it is slipping at high speeds why does it overheat in idle when there is no squeal ? Fuel for thought.

Never heard of a distribution tube. What does it look like ? I will uv test it regardless thanks for the heads up. Didn't know about that or think of checking front vs rear.

Lets say the muffler is full of critters. (wouldn't be surprised it did sit for 15+ years. would I be able to cruise at 70+mph for an hour ? One would think the engine would starve out after a while ? I'll knock on the muffler and see if it sounds "different". Any other ways to check it ?

Wow I am impressed with all the ideas. Got my work cut out for me this weekend. Will keep you posted in what I find.
Thanks again...