23 SERIES 288 ENGINE
The car starts fine cold or on restart after it has been running. BUT
if it is hot outside and I try to restart after sitting about 15 minutes, the starting system goes dead, no cranking, no clicking. The gauges react with the switch and the interior lights are working.
It will then take off after several tries. (it has not failed to restart at this point, but I am getting a little scared of its reliability)

When it does this, the engine compartment seems hot when I raise the hood, like the engine is getting hotter after it has sat without the motor on. I just had the radiator re cord and installed a new 160 degree thermostat.

The starter solenoid was replaced last Fall and the voltage regulator appears to be new.

ANY IDEAS on what to check?

how much will the new front glass cost you?

This is the most open, most informative individual marque website that I have encountered as well as containing much content valuable to anyone who is interested in or works on older vehicles. I, personally, know two or three people who own other marques that come here for the general automotive technical knowledge and expertise that is shared here (as in NO other forum) by everyone from purists to hot-rodders, custom builders and those of us who simply use our cars for daily transportation and could never, practically, afford a complete restoration but want to keep them usable and out there for the, "kids," to see, appreciate and, just maybe, take an interest in.

As for me, I cannot accurately state just how much I appreciate this site, all of its contributors and the tremendous time and effort that Kev puts into it. Convenience is nice but I would, literally, wait a day for certain info available here (and few other accessible places) to load.

Your recent, "adjustments," seem to have helped, Kev.

Thanks.

Brandon, TAKE THE CARB!!! I have an Edelbrock 600cfm carb on my '56 Pat and haven't had to do anything with it. Get the carb, then get a 1/2" Mr. Gasket adapter from one of the parts stores. It'll go on there, it just takes a little know how. I'll post some pics tonight of my setup, I'd do it now but I'm pressed for time to go to work. It won't be until after 11pm tonight, so be patient. But by all means, GET THE CARB!!

Unless my memory fails me I believe that President and Mrs. Truman both arrived at the White House to take up residence and departed from it in Packards.

Certain key individuals in the Eisenhower administration had close ties to GM, pushed the, "one source," concept for military purchases and were at least rumoured to be instrumental in PMCC losing its contract for the J-47 jet engines that were manufactured for the USAF at the Utica plant.

Dave,

I never realized you were in Bergen county. I am in the ramsey/Mahwah area at least 4 times a year.

If I knew you were so close I would have bought you a beer!

Two 2 cent opinions are fine with me..I'll call the shop and get'r done.
Thanks again guys!

I too had never added my state (New Jersey) to my personal info but have done so now. And likewise if you experience Packard problems on tour and find yourself in the Northern New Jersey (Bergen County) area, you'll always find sympathy, help, and a fair stash of parts here.

I would love to stick with the original, but I'm tryin to work with stuff that I'm getting free. I'm definatly going to save the old one for the future. But will anything else fit?

For my $.02 Canadian I would also take it to the radiator shop and let them clean it out rather than play with gas tank flushes and sealers.