Re: Spark plug wires-1955 V8
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I believe they were Champion J-18Y. I changed the silver color of the plugs to black to more resemble what the plugs looked like back in '55. Packard changed cylinder head design somewhere along the line. They went from a machined combustion chamber to cast finished and went to a longer reach spark plug. You do not want to put the shorter reach plugs in the newer heads nor do you want to put the longer reach plugs in the older heads. Someone here with more recent and relevant experience will clarify what I just wrote. Good Catch on the missing throttle linkage. I had removed the carb and manifold and needed to finish connecting things.
Posted on: 3/25 14:40
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Re: Spark plug wires-1955 V8
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My memory tells me they were Champion J-18Y. The J denotes the ⅜" reach, the 18 is the heat range and the Y is for the projected electrode. I colored the silver finish to black to resemble the original color of the plugs back in the day. Relying on memory again, I believe Packard changed the cylinder head design mid-year. The went from a machined combustion chamber to a cast finish and the spark plug reach was changed to 7/16". You do not want to put the shorter reach plugs in the newer heads, nor do you want to put the longer reach plugs in the older heads. Someone here with more recent and relevant experience will clarify what I just wrote. Jack Vines??? Good catch on the missing throttle linkage. I had removed the carb and manifold and needed to finish hooking up everything.
Posted on: 3/25 14:33
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Re: Final gear ratios for 5th, 6th, and 7th series Packards.
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Good point, Peter. The engine will not develop enough power if the gear ratio is too high. This would necessitate shifting gears more often.
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Re: Final gear ratios for 5th, 6th, and 7th series Packards.
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I have always been of the idea that going to a higher gear ratio (lower numerically) in a pre-war vintage car would be to slow the engine speed for a more comfortable drive and less wear and tear on the engine. I know in later model cars some change to a "high speed" ratio for higher speeds, but pre-war vintage Packards were not made for this use.
Posted on: 3/24 12:51
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Re: Spark plug wires-1955 V8
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Note wires for #5 and #7 have been separated to mitigate current induction between these two cylinders.
Posted on: 3/21 13:28
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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Nice quality work. Do it right... Is black going to be the color? I think a dark color would show the contours and styling quite nicely.
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Re: 1954 Cavalier generator fan belt
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Tommy, a good parts house will be able to tell the length of your belt from the number, or by measuring it with a gauge. Just get one slightly smaller and this should do it. Also verify it is the correct width. Take care, John
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Daniel Schmitt & Co. (St. Louis, MO) is offering what looks like a very nice 55 Caribbean, White-Jade-Emrald, wire wheels and 3-speed manual with overdrive. $79.9K.
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Well done Sir!
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