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Anyone had experience with SMS Auto Fabrics carpet kits for the '55 400? I received one and though the material is a pretty good match the cut doesn't match. I can understand needing a little trimming but the stitching, trim and cutouts don't match original.
Posted on: 2022/7/19 10:24
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The NOS ignition switch does not include a cylinder so I just have to figure out the trick to extract the cylinder from the old switch and insert it into the new.
Posted on: 2022/7/15 20:14
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That was my thought. I'll let you know how it goes. It may be two weeks to receive the ignition switch and I'll have to transfer the key cylinder. Any wisdom on that short of taking it to a locksmith?
Posted on: 2022/7/15 15:48
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I ordered the four pin Gebildet JD1912 What are your thoughts on the best way to wire it with positive ground?
This is the standard diagram. https://photos.app.goo.gl/BkcaTzAjAj72Brdq6
Posted on: 2022/7/15 15:20
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Looks like Tucson Packard rebuilds them for $200 but are out of stock. Maybe I'll just give them my old one. I found an NOS switch still in the box for $150 -- you're right, not cheap. An under dash relay would be a rather simple addition and are only about $5 so I may go ahead and add it.
Posted on: 2022/7/15 14:06
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Thanks. It didn't take long going from intermittent to not working at all. I assume it's not practically repairable and I need a replacement switch, which I assume are all used, with luck of the draw as to the actual condition.
Posted on: 2022/7/15 13:00
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'55 400 starter problem
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My 400 has gradually developed a problem where the starter won't actuate. I just get the sound of a relay click (on the firewall) when the key is turned on and again to start. Battery voltage 12.6v. Neutral select switch checks fine but the brown wires are jumpered for these tests.
Working my way up the chain, I'm getting no voltage to the starter solenoid terminal with the brown wire in any ignition switch position and no voltage at the neutral select switch. At the ignition switch I have 12.6V at the battery terminal, 12.6V at the accessory terminal when on, and nothing at the start terminal in any position. Is this pointing to a faulty ignition switch? BTW, voltage at the resistor with the green wire to the other starter solenoid terminal is 5.6v whether in the on or start position, (12V on the other side of the resistor).
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If the transmission was rebuilt with modern clutch materials then Dextron spec ATF is recommended. If old NOS parts were used then Type F or Trickshift, which is a modified Type F.
Posted on: 2022/7/15 11:07
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I've obtained exhaust systems for the '48 and '55 senior Packards from Kepich Exhaust. Had a local old-timer muffler shop install them. No problems. Waldron is another vendor of premade systems.
I do see that the Kepich web domain has expired. Hopefully that's just a late payment and not due to going out of business. Their facebook page is still up. Waldrons is https://waldronexhaust.com/product/1955-58-packard-v8-dual-exhaust-w-resonators/
Posted on: 2022/1/28 22:59
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