Re: Questions about Packard 1948 conv.

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/2/21 16:41:38

Without checking the parts book, I suspect the headlight buckets and hardware is the same, just the bulb is different perhaps because of a different requirement for the filament placement or candlepower.

Unleaded gas presents some problems with vapor lock in cars that overheat or in very warm climates or long hard drives, but as long as the cars are driven at reasonable speeds and loads, unleaded gas should be OK, our crap here is 10% ethanol. When it becomes time for a rebuild, many opt for installing hardened exhaust valve seats to make up for the lack of lead as a valve seat lubricant. I suspect the so-called "lead subsitutes" are snake oil, but I guess might help, can't hurt.

Hope you find this useful,
Dave