This is a quick tip to help folks out that have reported not seeing threads that have been updated. This usually happens when users access the Forum via the "Recent Forum Topics" block under the main menu of the left of your screen.





The Recent Forum Topics (RFT) simply show the 10 newest or updated threads in the forum, regardless of whether or not you have already read them. If 15 threads are new since the last time you looked, then you are only seeing the last 10 of them. This is why I do not recommend using the RFT block as your method for reading the forums. It should only serve as a visual cue that some type of forum activity has transpired, and then you should click on the "Packard Forums" link of the Main Menu to access the Forum Index.

This has numerous advantages. First it displays the list of all the Forums. This list is customized based upon your individual read/unread status. So any forums that have a "Bold" envelope icon, represent forums that contain new/updated posts that you have personally not read yet. If the Forum icon is "dimmed" that means there are no unread items in that forum. So that means you can simply skip that forum as nothing has changed since the last time you were in there.





If you click on a Forum that shows having unread item in it, then it displays the list of all the Forum Topic in that forum. Much like the Forum Index page, the topic list will show you what items have not been read by you using the envelope icon status.




Once you read an unread item, you will notice that the envelope icon now while show that it has been read.

The Recent Forum Topics block was added to the website to give you a visual alert that there has been activity in the forums if you happen to be in another part of the website, but I really recommend that you read the forum through the actual forum pages instead of simply clicking on the links in the RFT Block. This will keep you from missing any topics that could not be displayed in the RTF Block when there is a lot of forum activity.

Boy, tough luck! Most of us have been there once, and once was enough. The extractors I used to use are generally brittle as glass and nearly impossible to centerpunch and drill out once they snap off. Others will come along with advice and something will work for you, all I can say is BE PATIENT.

I have one of those "Hollywood Wolf Whistles" on my Packard. It mounts on the intake manifold, not the exhaust.

It's a lot of fun

First off, the engine isn't out of the car, right? Then it would be hard for what I'm about to suggest. Lay the engine on it's side, then take one of those propane torches and heat up the bolt for about 5-8 minutes. Then, take a white candle and put it on the bolt. Leave it there, holding it, for about 4 or 5 minutes to let the wax soak in around the threads. This will allow it all to come out rather easily. This might work with the engine in the car, but would be far easier with the engine out of the car and laying on it's side.

Wolf whistles or some times called an Exhaust whistle was common in the 20's and 30's. They mounted to the ex. manifold. JCWhitney sold them.
But there was also some kind of whislte or horm that connected to the intake manifold too. That's what it mite be too.

no joy.

The stud extractor broke off in the exhaust manifold stud I was attempting to remove.

These pictures are before I broke the stud extractor.

Ideas?

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Thanks for the possible clue on this odd device. I will try to get a photo of it posted in the next few days. It's a little hard to get to.

On every car I have owned if the power brakes do not have a vacuum source such as engine not running or broken hose the brakes action is greatly reduced but I have been always able to stop the car at a greatly increased effort. The same effect as the engine not turning the power steering pump. I do not consider myself a super man but have been always able to stop car as long as hydraulic system is operational system. The manuals usually state that the brake effort will increase when the vacuum reserve is depleted

For the door panels, to use as patterns, try Dave Moe, Packard Seattle at 425 334 7754.
John

Were the pins put in backwards for a reason or would it have been a mistake?

And how would I know if I were to need new pins?

I have new numbers for thoes bushings, and will post them after I purchase and make sure they are correct.