Thanks, just checked the tension of the fan belt and the water pump and adjusted. The radiator was re-cored two years ago and seems to be clear.
This weekend will add water wetter and see how it goes.
Thanks
John Miller

Thank you, the radiator was recored 2yrs ago I will check the vacuum advance this weekend.
thanks
John Miller

Hi, have a heating issue, i think.
Our 1940 110 strated running a little warm 190+degrees at 50miles an hour.
The outside temp was 100+ or -2degrees.
Proir to today the temp had always been in the dead center of the guage when driving .
So i removed the bottom hose and the top hose and flushed the engine block and the radiator until everything was clear.
Checked the thermostat in a pot of hot water, with a thermometer, and put all back together.
Filled with 50% antifreeze and water.
No noise from the water pump.
Disconnected the orgional temp gauge and replace with a Napa mechanical gauge.
Still ran at 190+never boiled over.
So do i need to worry or is this nomal in 100 degree temps.
Would a radiator fan help?
If so can anyone recommend a 6 volt fan?
Thank You
John Miller

I think of that you may have suggested the fix.
No we did not replace the pilot bearing.
WE did not think of that.
Will order one today.
Install next week and;
Keep you posted.

thanks
John

Yes the pedal spring in there andcorrectly attached.
Thank you for the suggestions.
the next post may be the issue.
No we did not replace the pilot bearing.
So i will order one and that will be the next attempt.
I think, hopefully, that should correct the problem.
thanks
John

We adjusted the forks because we thought that may have been part of the problem with the orgional bearing . Which we decided to replace because of the noise when the clutch was depressed.
When we did pull the orgional bearing it was worn out and the spring had broken, so we figured that the noise was from the bearing and replaced with the new bearing and spring.
We adjusted the forks because the manual said that the pressure should be even on all the forks it was, so we just double checked.
I am not a professional mechanic so the issue may be elsewhere.
Thank you for your response.
John Miller

Need advice. Replaced throw out bearing with a new one from Max Merrit. Adjusted the pressure plate forks, installed a new spring, used orgional housing, bearing pressed on to the housing by a machine shop, lubed and reinstalled.
Now there is a constant noise like the bearing is off kilter.
First mile or two everything is fine then slowly the noise returns when the clutch is depressed and then becomes constant.
Car shifts like a dream, clutch is smooth and there are no vibration issues.
What did we miss?
Advice appreciated.
thank You
John Miller

If someone wants the best value for a vintage DRIVER the 6 cylinder Packards are at the top of the list in my opinion.
We have owned V8, 8 and 6 cylinder Packards over the years. The one we keep is a 1940 110 with overdrive.
A classic no, Expensive no,
Rare no, but a great driver with all the style of a Packard.
And:
It is 100% reliable, economical, comfortable, smooth, and of high quality.
Present and sell yours with confidence.
Just a thought.
John

If someone wants the best value for a vintage DRIVER the 6 cylinder Packards are at the top of the list in my opinion.
We have owned V8, 8 and 6 cylinder Packards over the years. The one we keep is a 1940 110 with overdrive.
A classic no, Expensive no,
Rare no, but a great driver with all the style of a Packard.
And:
It is 100% reliable, economical, comfortable, smooth, and of high quality.
Present and sell yours with confidence.
Just a thought.
John

IF you are interested i have a functioning transmission 3sp no overdrive from my 1940 110.
I replaced the transmission with an R-9 overdrive for highway driving.
It drove and shifted fine.
$150 plus shipping.
John Miller