Re: Swiss Packards

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/8/6 8:51:00

Thanks for the pictures. Nice to see a couple of things, first the original style hand crank - many were discarded over the years and they are not an easy find. And due to the clearances up front they don't give a lot of leverage for cranking which I can attest to.

Second, all the valves appear appear to be OEM or at least very vintage with the slot for the old-fashioned type reciprocating valve lapping tool with the slot drive.

And the copper fuel line which, probably due to cost and also the tendency to crack with age and fatique was not used much longer.

The trunnion block shackle bolt(s) and coil springs look pretty dry, perhaps the Bijur is not functional? Should be attended to or sooner or later they'll encouter spring leaf fatigue or breakage, worn shackle bolts and bushings, and lots of front end shimmy and shake.

If convenient can you get the patent plate data and the thief-proof # for me?