I'd reduce the orifice to 1/16 inch and try it again. The new size should flow 64% of what you have with the 5/64 orifice.

Does your breather cap still have the mesh in it?

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Well, made a restriction by using a brass compression. Filled it with solder and drilled it out to 5/64. Helped immensely but still have a slight splashing problem in the filler tube and saturating the breather to the point of leaking. What's everyone's thoughts on stepping down to 1/16 hole size? Or I was thinking about putting a brass freeze plug in the filler tube with some smaller holes to control the splashing yet still letting the engine breath?

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Agreed. I used the standard green 50/50.

I extend it highest.

In the low even with bead window felt.

But.. If the window frame curves.

Mine will stop the door handle from opening.

With the inside trim off you can see plunger from door handle.

And see where it is

Pre-mixed green antifreeze. If you buy straight anti-freeze I believe you are supposed to use distilled water to mix with. Tap water will have minerals in it that can corrode and cause problems.

I just used 50/50 mixed from NAPA. Nothing special and seems to work great.

The 49 deluxe uses the 2211 chassis and the 50 standard uses the 2301 chassis. According to the parts book they use the same pump. If the original pumps are still on the car they should be the same. I believe all 288/327 block pumps will physically interchange with differences being port style and location or maybe delivery specs for different carbs. No telling what might have been installed over 70 years if a pump was needed.

If Kanter, Max Merritt or Tucson Packard cannot help with a kit you might try Then and Now Automotive. If you have the flange number try their search box for the proper kit but if not, give them a call or email.

Here is info from parts book showing Packard part # and specs for the pump from an issue of a Service Counselor. The six used in 22nd series taxis and the eight specs are the same. The standard and deluxe eight column is noted is the red box.

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I put some of that snake oil in the reservoir. Will give it a couple of days and see how if it helps.

Talk to me about engine coolant. I have seen post here over the years that says “Use this” and “Do not use that”. I don’t recall what they said. The radiator was re-cored a couple of years ago but has been sitting empty ever since.

I did get the car off the 4x4 crib stands this week and back onto the rollers.

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