Update: power window conversion problem
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About five years ago I replaced the original front power windows in my 55 Pat with an aftermarket kit. The reason for this was because the original power window motors kept failing. I managed to make one good one out of one or two broken spares. Those too failed and eventually I ran out of spare Packard ones (can't buy those anymore, at least inexpensively).
I replaced the original with Autoloc PW5500 kits purchased from Summit. Those took some bracket fabricating and 4 replays (2 per side) to reverse the polarity on "down" with the original door switches. Those kits worked fine for five years. This install is covered on my website here: http://1956packardpanther.com/Panther/windows.html A couple of weeks ago, the D-side window jammed in the almost down position. I removed the door panel and whole kit to diagnose the jam. The problem was that the slide rail had "gummed up" with a combination of the original rail lube and Pahrump, NV fine dust (like baby powder). Even after cleaning the rails and relubing same, the slider still refused to move. I then traced the problem to the small ring gear inside the actuator mechanism which is driven by an electric motor. The ring gear had stripped and also damaged the coil-wound cable it drives. Solution to this problem was to call Autoloc and find out if I could buy a new ring gear and push/pull cable. The answer is NO because they probably buy the whole kit from a some supplier in China and don't have access to any of the small parts. Boo! However, the sales tech offered sell me another kit for 50% off (well below wholesale), they pay the freight. That's what I did and it should arrive later this week. The only problem is that the kit is BOTH a left and right side (actually the same), but I'll have an extra side for future use. Craig
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Re: RIk's 56 ultramatic
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No, how did you support the alternator on the RH exhaust manifold bracket? Or maybe you didn't. That's my Q.
Craig
Posted on: 2018/4/28 0:14
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Re: RIk's 56 ultramatic
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Where? You got a page?
Posted on: 2018/4/27 0:43
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Re: RIk's 56 ultramatic
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What I'm really interest in is the mount to the exhaust manifold bracket.
Craig
Posted on: 2018/4/26 14:34
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Re: RIk's 56 ultramatic
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That's a nice alternator adaption. Is this covered elsewhere in this thread?
Craig
Posted on: 2018/4/26 11:27
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Re: RIk's 56 ultramatic
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I don't think all the holes are used to clamp the bottom to the top because they are not needed.
Be aware that it is a 5-1/2psi HIGH PERFORMANCE fuel pump. It should work fine in any application conceivable for a Packard V-8. The actual P/N from Summit CRT-M6905 for 352-460 Ford FE engines. Craig
Posted on: 2018/4/25 13:56
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A good friend and USAFA classmate sent me the following email. It was the result of an email thread about my 1956 Packard Panther project, but applies to any Packard or any car for that matter. I thought this forum would get a kick out of it.
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Re: Harmonic Balancer Install advice
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One other thing to consider: the damper hub is press-fit on the crank snout. Engines like Chevy do this too. The bolt torque is significant (160lb-ft?) which is what is used on Pontiacs too, but their hub/snout is slip fit. This is a belt & suspenders approach typical of Packard, but only one (press or torque) is necessary.
Craig
Posted on: 2018/4/18 11:17
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Re: Radiator swap or universal fit recommendations
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I've driven in the Summer in So.NV in 115F in stop/go traffic without any overheating.
Craig
Posted on: 2018/4/12 9:06
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