Re: 51 packard 200 straight8

Posted by BDeB On 2023/10/30 20:13:53

The small black unit is an Auto-Lite Point Guard which is intended to reduce excessive current draw during idling and low speed driving according to the Merchandising Items section at the back of their 1954 catalog for service parts. An online search will turn up photos to confirm.
It is an aftermarket item and is not required for the 1951 Packard.