Re: my new 49

Posted by Mike On 2009/9/24 9:24:04

Wiper motor: My 23rd series (50)'s wipers didn't work...i re-connected the vacuum hose and nothing. Then i oiled it with 10wt fork oil via the input and the bleed on the other side and moved it some, and they came alive! They work great except when accelerating hard, but it's time to rebuild my vacuum/fuel pump that's supposed to help with that anyways :)

If you're going to drive it a lot, i HIGHLY recommend pertronix's 6V positive ground ignition kit for our car. A bit pricey at around $100, but no condenser or points to replace or adjust, my 288 loves it. No permanent modifications so you can go back at any time.

I put a modified 6V pos ground alternator on (although it's ugly next to everything else stock) and the hotter flamethrower coil, and a new set of wires after getting mine out of it's 15 year storage. Filled and bled the brakes (BONE DRY) and then i put 3500 miles on her in 6 months.

That car will be dead reliable and just a nice cruiser. Not many cars of that era will ride that well over crappy roads!

Good luck and welcome to the packard club.