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Re: 53 clipper transmission dipstick cap
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I agree with the other posters that you should not see a leak at the cap. The only reason I can think of for this might be pressure build-up in the tranny because the vent is plugged. Check the vent on top of the transmission and make sure it is not plugged. You access the vent from inside the car, under the carpet on the transmission "hump", there is a small plate that can be removed. The whole vent unit can be removed with a 1-1/4" socket.

Posted on: 1/24 15:08
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Prize winning 1928 443 Convertible for sale
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An impressive Packard Custom Series 443 Convertible Coupe with the powerful 384 cubic inch straight eight. Fully restored to CCCA National First several years ago, now with only 121 miles since restoration. Beautiful two tone green exterior paint and green leather interior with tan canvas top in excellent condition. The differential gears were changed from 4.38:1 to 3.59:1 for touring. Ready for Show or Go - spruce up the cosmetics for the show circuit or tune up the mechanicals for long distance touring. Asking $110,000 This Packard is located in Littleton, Colorado for more information contact Rick Veghte by email at rveghte@gmail.com or call or text at 541-858-5970.

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Posted on: 12/6 18:41
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Re: Various CL Pickings
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The 39 Coupe in West Covina looks like a very decent car. I think I see a overdrive lockout button under the dash, so that would be a definite plus. That paint is really red! Packard offered a red in 38 but not in 39. Closest they had in 39 was two choices of maroon.

Posted on: 2024/10/25 12:24
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Re: Various CL Pickings
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The 54 convertible from Alabama has a front clip that doesn't match the rest of the car. Wonder if it was in an accident at some point. It doesn't appear to have a windshield. They don't say whether all the trim is included.
Price is high considering that everything on this car needs to be redone.

Posted on: 2024/10/24 16:33
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Re: 54Caribbean hydrolic windows and top
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To flush the system, put all the windows down. Put new fluid in the reservoir and disconnect the return line (hydraulic hose toward engine) Run the system one component after another. Collect the fluid from the return line and discard. The windows don't need to be run up completely. The top needs to go through a full cycle up and down. Check the fluid level during these operations and refill as needed.
I use a regular hydraulic fluid in mine, but ATF is good too.

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Posted on: 2024/10/18 18:49
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Re: 54Caribbean hydrolic windows and top
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Attached is a picture of the hydraulic pump unit. The bottom silver can is the fluid reservoir. Remove it to check the level.
If your pump is not working, the Hydro-electric company is still in business and can rebuild them.

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Posted on: 2024/10/18 17:22
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Re: Air Filter
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Oil bath cleaners seem like they are free flowing but in order to work properly, they first restrict the air flow to increase it's velocity. Then the fast moving airflow is forced into a 180 degree turn. The dirt particles in the air are heavier and their momentum carries them straight into the oil where they are trapped. The air then passes through a coarse and not very effective filter medium and goes into the carburetor. The weakness of oil bath filters is in filtering out fine material.
While the paper filter impedes air flow to some degree, the path followed by the air is straighter and less restricted and the paper filter is a much better filter. The result is less dirt and engine wear.

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Posted on: 2024/10/2 13:22
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Re: Tucson Packard
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Are you asking if Tucson Packard is a reputable dealer?
The answer is a definite yes.

Posted on: 2024/9/29 14:27
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Re: Air Filter
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Your air filter housing should look like the one pictured.
Note that I have replaced the oil bath with a modern paper filter. The pictured air filter element is a perfect fit from O'Reiley.

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Posted on: 2024/9/29 14:00
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Re: Carburetor WCFB 4-Barrel
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Your fuel mileage is fabulous for one of these cars!

Every time I rebuild a carburetor, I think "Why did it take me so long to do this?". They just run so much better, even when nothing is obviously wrong.

Posted on: 2024/9/25 21:38
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