I am partial to this paint scheme.

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Tom,

I would be interested in knowing who did that conversion for you so yes, please look in your paperwork and post the company name or PM me. Do you think they need the whole generator or they can just convert the cut-out relay itself?

Thanks, Scott

Dave,

Thanks, that's good to know. I wouldn't consider retrofitting the OEM cutout/regulator if the new one wouldn't function markedly better AND look identical from the outside.

Hey guys, my 726 Stopped charging the other day and I found that a tiny lead (to the cut out relay) in the Dyneto Charge Regulator had broken. I was able to jump it with a few strands of copper wire and get it charging again but that's temporary at best. It has been recommended that I just have the generator converted from using the third brush function to a modern regulator. What does that entail and who does that kind of work? Pros and Cons?

Thanks in advance,

Scott

Peter,

Thank you for that wonderful post. I wasn't happy with my last attempt at setting the tappets and went through them again with your procedure. My 726 now purrs like a kitten!

Thanks again,

Scott

Merry Christmas everyone! Sorry it's not a Packard, I'll work on that.

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Thanks Peter. I copied your post to a text file in my tune up folder.

Scott

Well after thinking about it for a while.... I decided only an asbestos octopus could have set the darned thing while it was running.... I ran it, checked the gap while it was running, then shut it off and guesstimated the adjustment. Then I started it up and repeated steps A and B until I was happy. I went cylinder by cylinder front to back. I used a .004 feeler gauge (both sides) which was what the manual and the tune up guide says. I had a couple of "clatterers" that must have slightly dished the top of the adjuster so they got a skosh less clearance. I could still get the .004 feeler guage in those, it was just tighter.

Now I'm off with a spray bottle of diluted dish soap, a toothbrush and a spray bottle of water to clean up after myself...

Thanks for your posts, Scott

OK, Guys... I adjusted my idle mixtures today and the car ran beautifully. I moved on to adjusting the valves which have been too noisy. My next question for the "Brethren of the Packard" is:

After 30 minutes of trying to adjust #1cyl valve clearances I have taken a break. I managed to get oil all over and slightly scorch my hands; the halftime score is valve 1, Scott 0. The adjustment mechanism is simple enough... basically a precision bolt sticking out of the top of the lifter with a lock nut. Problem is, I seem to need three hands to get it locked down without without re-adjusting the clearance. I have adjusted quite a few solid lifter types before but they were all overhead stuff. I am at a loss, WWOD (What would Owen-Dyneto do?). Any hints would be most appreciated.

Scott

Thanks for the sage advice guys, I will let you know how it goes...