Re: Oil filter decal
Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/4/13 8:32:24
Not a factory illustration nor the best of photographs but take a look at the filter installation on this 23rd series Custom 8 victoria taken at Warren last year. This engine is a 356 so the filter would have been standard equipment and appears to be the correct unit, mounted correctly.
The same filter, PA 395488, was specified for all 1948 thru 1954 except the six cylinder taxis and some ambulances and hearses. Hope this is helpful.
As an aside, there is considerable uncertainty about the correctness of a 356 engine in green as late as the 23rd series. Both major Packard clubs say it should be gray, there is scattered anecdotal evidence that some might have been green. Also the air draft tube between the fan and the oil filler cap would only be correct on the 356 thru 1947 I believe. But still it was a stunning car, exterior was Golden Green metallic, code F, a 22nd series color. I believe the air filter decal is incorrectly placed, and the oil filter lines should not be painted, but again the filter is correct. Thus are the hazards of making authenticity decisions from restored cars.
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The same filter, PA 395488, was specified for all 1948 thru 1954 except the six cylinder taxis and some ambulances and hearses. Hope this is helpful.
As an aside, there is considerable uncertainty about the correctness of a 356 engine in green as late as the 23rd series. Both major Packard clubs say it should be gray, there is scattered anecdotal evidence that some might have been green. Also the air draft tube between the fan and the oil filler cap would only be correct on the 356 thru 1947 I believe. But still it was a stunning car, exterior was Golden Green metallic, code F, a 22nd series color. I believe the air filter decal is incorrectly placed, and the oil filter lines should not be painted, but again the filter is correct. Thus are the hazards of making authenticity decisions from restored cars.
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