Re: 1950 Packard 288 Auto overheating HELP

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/1/26 12:18:11

Speedwell has an excellent reputation so I wouldn't question any of what they did. Can we assume they also checked for things like undersize exhaust pipe, restrictive muffler, fan-to-radiator spacing, correct (wide enough to not ride on the pulley bottom) fan belt, etc.

Some few of these 48-50 cars seem to defy solution to the overheating problem; I'm sure they didn't overheat when new, I'd first do as suggested and get an accurate temperature gauge and reasses the situation.