Re: fuelizer

Posted by DavidM On 2012/11/27 21:26:56

Glen,
The red Packard in the photo is a 1921/22 Single Six model 116. I believe if you measure the wheelbase it will be 116". Engine/chassis numbers would confirm the model.
My car is a 1922/3 Single Six model 126 and there are differences that I am not familiar with. My distributor has single points if yours has dual points then it seems that is one of the differences.
I would modify the distributor to take single modern points. I have done this with my 1929 Packard and its not particularly difficult. You need to make a new base for the points then find a set of readily available modern points and mount them on the plate so that they operate with the cam. Once mounted you need to rotate the plate to the location to give the correct ignition timing using a static timing light then drill it and screw it in place. A bit of fiddling around but worth the effort.
BTW there is a parts list for you car on this web site under "Packard Literature and Manuals"