Re: Gener-Nator or Powergen alternator reports?

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/12/2 17:04:14

I'm not familiar with this particular year/model Packard so follow JW's advice above. The only comment i will make is that i usualy just drill a 1/6" hole or smaller rather than to cut a slot. Altho i have used oil too i prefer lubriplate pumped in with a grease needle. USE VERY LITTLE OIL OR GREASE!!! Only about enuf the size of a grain of rice on the commutator end. Cover hole with a little epoxy or Seal-All. Oil tends to drain off after a month or two and sling around. Lubriplate stays put for a long while. But i have used oil too in some cases.


At this point, the noise u describe is most likely due to worn bushings/brushes/commutator.

Since the replacement motor apparently did not fit correctly it is probably some commonly available heater motrer at discount store chains. Take your OLD motor and match it up to something more current. Let us know what it is. Probably 55-6-7 chevy or something like that . I did this on my 56 Executive underseat heater a few years ago. IIRC i used Dodge passenger Van rear heater unit motor. However, it did require some minor "custom fitting" to get it to fit. Something that most garden variety 'open for business' automotive repair shops shy away from unless u're paying them on a time and material basis.

At this point i believe u are better off trying to determine what is causing and repairing the excessive current draw rather than just throwing hi-tec parts and money at something NOT at fault while that which is a faulty part will only get worse.

Do your own testing. Does everthing work ok as long as heater motor is NOT used????? If so then most likely the heater motor is the source of the problem.