it predominately happens anywhere from 45-65. it doesnt happen at steady state cruise, but when I am accelerating or when its under load due to changing road conditions. it sounds like it is coming from the transmission tunnel

The caribbean does that every now and then. I believe it is the transmission in my case. Typically I have to lay off the throttle then slowly get back on it to get it and keep that noise away.

The system is a modified version of the Packard system. I am running newer valves, parallel flow condenser, and a Sanden compressor. Running the original Evaporator and box. I am running R134a

and howard, Ill give that bulletin a look see

So I sent the generator out to get tested and found out it was toast. Completely dead, I forget the terms that were used but basically it is only good for a boat anchor. So I got another one from Max Merrit and all is good!

Tried the whole top thing... still isnt working. Goes down okay but only goes part of the way up before it just stops. I am going to do the pressure test and see if the pump is pushing out the right amount of pressure and if I am getting the correct amount of voltage back there. Can I get rebuild parts for the cylinders and pump? Does anyone know the thread size for the ports on the pump?

So I have been making trips back home here and there and was back there this weekend and got this out when it was high humidity and about 90 degrees out. I figured I should give the A/c a try. Was able to record 58 degrees coming out of the outlets! pretty damn happy about that!! With only me in the car it kept it manageable, but I dont know if I would be comfortable with another person in there with me in a suit for a wedding, but I will take it!

I think over the winter I am going to get the drive shaft looked at. I didnt like how the U joints felt once I installed them so I am going to make sure it isnt bent because that car is not as smooth when compared to the Caribbean is at certain speeds.

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Yes he does and I got his kit, works well. However, it doesnt include all the bushings. I know it doesnt have the rear lower eyelet bushings (the ones in the front of the arm), the sway bar bushings or the front top and bottom stops.

How close are you to Pittsburgh? I have a sun machine in Mckees Rocks Pa. I didnt put a packard dizzy on it yet but put plenty of mopar dizzys.

I also used Moyers Auto Services and Radiator in Greensburg PA. I know they have the equipment to re-core heater cores and they did some gas tank refurbishment for me in the past well. Good work, nice people.

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Oh, is that information in the FSM? because if it is I clearly missed that! thanks for the idea on what to look for!

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thank you for this tip. I tried it and verified the generator is not working. Maybe it was a connection issue. So I removed it and I will disassemble it and clean all connections and see if I can get it to charge again.

While waiting for the rain to past this weekend I looked into the top issue again. The power top motor had red fluid in it so I am going to assume that it was changed over to trans fluid. it was a little low so I added more into it. I didnt see any leaks when I inspected the hoses or the rods so I am going to assume that over time when the top was operated the air was bled out and never refilled by my dad because I do not remember him ever adding more fluid or talking about doing so. The rods were shinny and didnt feel sticky, but I wiped them down with brake cleaner and applied a fresh coat of trans oil. I did use WD40 at the pivot points on the top. Given the issue I was having with the car not charging I wasnt going to push my luck with the electrical system so testing the top out will have to wait for the next time I am home with good weather.