Thanks for the clarification JD.
Steve

Is it advised using a jumper wire to circumvent the carb start switch to check that the plunger is still correctly oriented because wouldn't there be a vacuum leak if the plunger were upside down? Maybe a leak of no consequence, but still......?

Way to go Dave.....80 years, congratulations.
Steve

About 8 years ago I had my 51 Packard up on J/stands to do 4 wheel brake job. I had been given a rebuilt ultramatic trans and decided to do the trans change at the same time. I guess because I didn't know any better I got stacks of wood blocks 2 floor jacks and went to work laying on a creeper pulled the drive line, disconnected spedo, wires, bolts on the rear trans mount and support, etc. One of the floor jacks was placed with blocks of wood under the rear of the engine and the other floor jack was under the trans pan with more wood to support the trans. I was then able to pull the trans mount cross member and removed all the bolts at the bell housing...don't remember if the Torque con., came out on the shaft or not. Used the floor jack to move the trans while adjusting the front floor jack going back and forth I finally got the trans back far enough to roll it back and lowered the floor jack pulling the jack out with trans. I'm sure there's other stuff like checking the motor mounts, etc., but I did this by myself taking probably 3 hours. Knowing what I know now I'd have a helper.

Well, since the car doesn't run...and I'm
feeling generous, will you take a post dated check? Just kidding, congratulations on your Packard's, this is the place to help you getting the cars running. Good luck.
Regards,
Steve

This the return post from the Packard antenna supplier as mentioned by HH56 above.


"Thanks for your interest. The antenna cables (kits) are $99.00 each. I'd be happy to extend a 10% discount for buying more than one, which almost exactly the shipping cost. Iv'e sent one to Arizona, and the shipping was $9.60. Thus, the total price for two would be would be $189.00 frieght pre-paid. They are fully returnable. If you like, I can send the Service Procedure ahead of your purchase (kindly Email your address) so you can get a handle on how the old cables get damaged and how the new cables are installed. Depending on your time frame, you may send me a $100.00 deposit and I'll send them, with rest due on delivery. I have three in stock, and expect 10 more early next week."

Thanks for the tip Howard. I sent an email for my 2 power antennas. I'll post any replies I get.
Regards, Steve

Thanks for the tip Howard. I sent an email for my 2 power antennas. I'll post any replies I get.
Regards, Steve

HMmmmmm

No picture of the engine side..back side... of the radiator.