My 49 deluxe eight has a Marvel Mystery Oil Inverter mounted on the right side of the fire wall. It is not connected and the car runs fine without it as far as I can tell. Is it original to the car? Is it of any use if hooked up? And what the hell is it?

I am trying to replace the brakes on my 48 packard. I got the tires off and have removed the large nut on the brake drum. But I cannot get the drum itself off. I referred to the brake section in the repair manual and saw that they used a specific drum puller. I tried a gear puller with jaws that fit over the back of the drum but had no success. I didn't think it would be easy. But am not having any luck here. Any suggestions would be great.

I thought the float was blue plastic but it was just oxidized brass. of which only thw bottom remained.

I read the article for a sending unit for a 56 but I have a 48. Is there a unit that is compatible that wont cost an arm and leg. I got a new fuel tank notreally new but reconditoned from Kanter. It was really expennsive and took months to get. would like to get the old girl( car not woman) on the road this summer.

I just bought a 48 packard. Had to get get the carb rebuilt. no big deal. Went to pick it up. Got her up to around 40 mph. she needs work but she is smooth; nice to shift seems to have plenty of power. Then nothing the engine just stops and I'm coasting. She coasts nicely, but that's why i bought her.So I pull over wait a few minutes she starts right up two miles later same thing. I called the mechanic because I'm not one although I think it might be unavoidable. He's as confused as I am. So does anyone have any ideas on the subject ayher than I'm an idiot? thanks