No matter how long I work on these things I keep learning new things. Thanks

I agree, very common problems. I have by-passed the manual fuel pump and use a 6 volt electric pump. Prior to installation I cleaned the tank and lines. I have a 1951 with the same engine and have used the same electric fuel pump set-up without issues for two years. My '53 clipper with the 357 has also been using the electric pump. Very insightful suggestions and I appreciate them. If you know of any problems related to electric fuel pumps in Packards please enlighten me, I may hook the lines back up to the manual pump and use the electric for starting/priming or a backup.

Thanks Ernie. Good suggestions. I actually replaced the ground cable with a metal braided one after I put the rebuilt starter on and used a thicker cable on the other terminal. I ordered a 1950 Packard specific battery from Interstate which has worked well. It also fits in the battery holder perfectly so it looks good when displayed at shows. Interstate can get you any battery for almost any vehicle and it was only $149 from my supplier. They even had one for my '49 Crosley 6 volt car. My uncle is a Jesuit priest so perhaps I can get some Holy water.

Thanks for the reply. I have completely gone over the fuel system and am really confident it's not the fuel. It doesn't sputter. When the car dies it is like someone turned the key off. I even thought it could have been a bad ignition. If I don't push in the clutch I can't get to the side of the road if I'm on the highway. I used an Autozone condenser because I work at one part time (I'm the token old car guy) but will try the NAPA one. I have always liked NAPA and they have the most comprehensive assortment of brass fittings of any auto parts store. Came in handy when I rebuilt my '53 Cipper brake system a while ago.

1950 Standard Eight 288 Delco Remy system. Car stalls after short time, after waiting 10-20 minutes restarts. Last time it stalled the voltage began rising to 9 v before it cut off so there is apparently too much current going to the points/condenser. Have replaced coil, all ignition wiring, rebuilt distributor (including new points and condenser) and starter. I know there is no ballast resistor on the 6 v car. I have never know a voltage regulator to cause problems that will overload the points but I guess there may be a first time. It is probably not vapor lock, electric pump identically wired as my 1951 with same engine. Not aware of an ignition coil resistor anywhere on this car. If there is one let me know. Any experience with this issue? I was told I can't get just any 6V coil, it has to be one compatible with a Delco system. True? I have been working on cars over fifty years and I know this is probably something very simple but for the life of me I can't dial it in.