thanks to all who responded. I think I need a voltage regulator. All the ones I've seen are for the Clipper. Any ideas for a source would be appreciated- best mc

Good morning all I have a 55 400 coupe that is pretty nice. Lately I am getting a discharge reading on the ammeter and once she would not start. The generator belt is ok.

Forgive my ignorance but how would I check the generator with a voltmeter to see if it is putting out a charge?

If that's ok I'm thinking voltage regulator next. thanks MC

Good morning all. I don't want to disagree with experts but I just installed the oil pump upgrade kit on a 1955 Packard 400. It worked great, no noise at all. The car will cruise all day at 75. The one thing you might want to watch is high oil pressure. I had 10w 40 in it at first and the oil pressure gauge was reading at about 3/4 to the right which I was told was too high. I switched to 5w 20 and after she warms up it is right in the center or just a hair over.

I did not lose my vac. operated wipers.

Thanks to Mr. Jack Vines!

I switched to 5-20. The oil pressure is high until she warms up. Then the gauge is right in the middle or just a hair slightly to the right. She is an animal, 75 on the highway, smooth as silk- thanks to all

I switched to 5w 20 hoping to get the oil pressure down. Now the gauge is dead center or a bit to the left at idle or around town. At 65mph on the highway it is 2/3 to 3/4 to the left.

Nothing leaking, I'd like to keep it that way. Runs so good it is hard to believe.

Comments welcome.

Forgive my ignorance, but how would I hook up an oil pressure gauge ?thanks MC

Thank you for the responses. I will do as you suggest. I did not do the rebuild, but I think it was a good one as the motor runs very strong

Hello all. I just had the Jack Vines Oil pump upgrade and she sounds great- no lifter noise. The car is a 55 Model 400. Before, the oil pressure gauge would register on the center line or a bit below when warmed up. Now it registers at about 2/3 to the right.

I spent a lot of money having all the seals replaced. The car has no leaks and I'd like to keep her that way. I am using 15-40 oil now. Should I use a less viscous oil to get the pressure down a bit? I have heard the oil pump upgrade can result in blown out oil seals- thanks MC

Thanks to all as always. If the gentleman who has the " Packard Shield" that goes on the dashboard next to the Packard script would send a name and address I'll send a check today. Thanks MC

I think from the video the removal of the heater control vale is pretty straightforward, but if there is anything I should know please advise

no dice on ebay

thank you both. Ill try the heater control valve first. they were on ebay but cheaper with tuscon packards