OK, up date on my search for a float.

Daytona here in Fla. does not have one.

Classic carbs. - no reply as of today.

Max Merritt can make a aluminium one for 125.

Classic Exotic can make a brass one for 100. / they are currently testing a prototype.

anyone have any suggestions??

thanks, Dave

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Dave

thanks dongle, but thats not the correct type of float.

Dave

Ok folks, what is it?
the only markings i can find are the packard info. on the float chamber cover and a # 9 or 6 on the flange the bolts to the intake manifold.

Photo's of the carb.

thanks, Dave

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John, i was thinking of that, the float i have has been soldered so many times it looks like a christmas ornament.

i have been looking for a new float, i found a place that will make a new one. BUT, how do i know if the one i have is correct for the carb.? who knows what has been done over the past 80 years. i don't want to have one made and have the same problem and be out $$$.

thanks, Dave

OK, i went on the P.A.C. web site and found the list of carbs for each year. the only problem is i can't find any numbers or markings on my carb., except of course the "packard" name on top of the float cover.

do any of you know where i can find photo's of said carbs to help with ID?

i will post photo's of my carb later today.

thanks, Dave

correct, no fuel pump. still using vacume tank and gravity feed.

Dave

OK, here is a update to my problem.

my carb. is pissing gas from the airhorn and the needle valve cap. i figure the float is not putting enough pressure on the needle valve to make it seat properly to stop the gas flow. the float was full of gas when i took it out and soldered it. i have taken the carb. apart and checked for dirt, cracks, ect. nothing found. i am not sure if the float is original or not. i looks like the one in the drawing below. also the drawing below is from my original 1929 owners manual. my carb. looks exactly like that BUT, i have a 3" needle valve at the base of the spay tube instead of a flat body plug as pictured. i assume this is a idle mixture valve. i have thought of getting a rebuild kit, have done many a car from the 50's to late model but do not know what carb. kit to get for this one.

any suggestions????

thanks, Dave

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Hello all, where can i get a new/used float for my 1929 packard 640 carb. it is brass, cylindrical shaped with a hole in the center for the needle valve.

thanks, Dave

ps: the old float cannot be patched any more.

ok folks, here is a update. the line from the tank to the gauge is blocked. i have tried both low pressure and high pressure air. so i am going to remove the line from the car. also, when i disconnected the line at the gauge it had grit in it. since i do not know when the last time this gauge or line has had service i am going to remove the entire assembly. and yes, i am going to drain the fuel tank to see if it is full of dirt/junk.

Dave