Any Canadian or International Packard guys have any tips on how to save or reduce on these fees for parts......?

Just asking

Thanks for the offer Riki! But after another frustrating afternoon on the phone calling around I gave up. Went back to searching online for one already made. Turns out Max Merritt has them, so I have just asked them to include one on the package with the pan gaskets and seals I am ordering.

That plunger boot looks more like it


Thanks for all the suggestions and help. I live rurally so running around to shops to no avail would cost more than just biting the bullet and making the purchase

JW
ACE hardware did come here for a short time, loved that store, but then they moved on, bummer☹️

Never thought of a hobby shop, will do some searching for them. That as as you suggest HH56 wait til I need a larger assortment of items to make it worthwhile. I need to work on my internet searching skills as I don't come up with 1/2 the stuff you folks do

Thanks!

I do know someone getting a lathe..................but not having any success(yet) in finding a pc of stock. Unless it's special ordered and min 10' long. I was hoping to save a few bucks but perhaps searching for someone that makes the tool will be the solution

Thanks R

Thank you Hh56
I spent most of the morning calling dealers and the few restoration shops locally here to no avail. Max Merritt says they can source them so I will go that route , I need a few pan gaskets that can't be had locally anyways.

Read your post about using a 1/4" stand off to make the tool for removing the headlight switch. But would have to buy a bag of 100 from a local supplier. They don't sell separately. I'll just keep plugging away, hopefully things will fall into place

Have a merry Christmas!

Curses! my solenoid boot has a hole not 2 slots, I have an auto lite starter

my search continues

thank you very much!

Any chance this boot would fit?

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thanks HH56
will trace the wires back to see if they are hooked up. have not yet started the car as I am wanting to drain the transmission and engine fluids and replace first. will give the torque converter plugs another look

Owen_Dyneto
thanks, will give that fellow a call

Riki thanks
I have found a place in Ont. Canada that will rebuild the BTV John Stuart. am planning to go with the 2 prong and the relay me thinks

know any sources for replacing the starter solenoid plunger dust boot? steele rubber says no luck.