If that AGA 5/8 fuse length is the typical size of the fuse you need and you have none of the holder pieces you will need to find an original or maybe the modern midget size panel mount fuse holders sold for 3/4 long fuses would work if the spring can be stretched. I do not know the diameter of the midget fuses though and the AGA 1/4 diameter of the suggested fuse may not fit those holders. If you only need a 5 amp fuse perhaps a different type fuse and size of holder could be mounted in your cutout box.

Most of the typical cartridge type panel mount fuse holders sold today are for what has become the modern standard 1/4 x 1 1/4 long AGC/3AG fuses and will not work as is for the smaller ones like the AGA. Also its longer length might not fit in your cutout enclosure. If the length does fit your cutout you MIGHT be able to use a modern holder by getting a different type fuse or a longer spring to take up space and carry the end connection if you must use the shorter AGA fuse. If you can find anyone selling the specific length SFE style fuse holders which were the Packard and many other mfgs standard for a lot of years you are looking for the holder sized for SFE4 fuses. Those fuses are also 1/4 x 5/8 same as the AGA.

For anyone interested, here is a list showing SFE fuse sizes. Packard typically used 4 or 5 different SFE amp ratings and until 55 most were in inline holders. Each SFE fuse length has a specific holder. The different holder size scheme is designed to prevent a larger fuse from being used when a smaller size is called for.

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ok. So I think I did this correct with the settings on the reader. It settled between 7 and 8 volts as the engine was running. The battery is fully charged.

Assuming I did the reading correctly, what else can i check for the neg (-) reading on the Ammeter?

Thoughts appreciated!

I'm heading to Annapolis for work this week. If anyone is in the area and wants to show me their Packard some evening message me. It's been awhile since work has taken me to places where more Packards might be surviving.

Thanks, Odd

Steele does not carry them. Other than Merritt you might try Tucson Packard but wherever you find them they will be expensive. Repro's will also need to be glued on rather than reuse the original clipped on mounting plate method.

If you have not already, you might PM or try to contact Pipesargent who started this thread and see where he got his.

The best I can do is to supply a core for a 1951 which is the same 327 5-main engine but this particular one had solid lifters and needs a full rebuild. It probably isn't what you want but I sold the only rebuilt one I had some time ago.

If the domain name is gone (as it appears to be), I expect the email won't work either so it might be necessary to use Facebook's Messenger to contact him.

Steele website, probably

Beer & bad jokes used to get me in a lot of trouble 😁.
I feel your pain about finding someone who can do stuff for a reasonable price.

I have used the fuse named AGA-5, 5Amps, OD= 1/4, L = 5/8.
This fuse is available on Amazon, other suppliers and EBay.
This fuse fit into the aft flange of the generator as well as the Owen Dyneto regulator.