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Well after going to Napa and 2 other places who didn't know how to plug the gas leak from the carb I was directed to a good Carburetor Shop. I texted him the photo and he said come over and I will give you the part. He graciously handed me 2 of these little guys and my mechanic tapped it into the hole and after setting the points my 1953 Clipper Deluxe started right up and purrs like a kitten! I drove her to the car wash, washed her by hand, and saw how absolutely beautiful she is. I have never felt these feelings. I am driving a 64 year old incredibly beautiful car. the engine is so clean you could eat off it. The rebuilt transmission, with all Mercedes parts including passing gear, has only 6,000 miles on it. The previous owner said the tires spin if I step on the gas too hard with all her power. It took me almost 8 months to pay her off but I knew I had to have her the instant I saw her in his garage. She had been asleep for 7 1/2 years. It was hard for him to let her go but when it was time I entered the picture and he happily sold her to me. Now all fluids are new, she is clean and waiting for new tires, just like in the brochure in 1953. She is dark blue, don't know the Packard color, almost navy with blue grey wool interior. Both previous owners had her for 32 years in Palm Springs and La Palma, CA. I plan on being around well into my 100's so I guess I'll have her that long too! I'm learning how to attach photos. One is the hole and the other will be the plug.

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WEll I have spent too much time trying to get the photo of this tiny plug on here and I'm done. Picture a tine pellet. That is what it looked like.

Good Morning Brenda...How Cool! You have put a great deal of effort into your Packard and it is obvious that you love her. Now you can drive her and enjoy her and allow her to be admired by everyone.

When my grand daughter and I go breakfast with Miss Princess, Tara will patiently answer questions and it is fun for me to just stand to one side and let her talk about the car. I am usually surprised at how much information she as absorbed about a 1949 Packard.

They truly are a joy to drive and share...Ernie

Quote from post #1 above:

" The rebuilt transmission, with all Mercedes parts
including passing gear, has only 6,000miles"

Mercedes parts??????? I assume this an Ultramatic transmission???
What year and model of Mercedes parts fit the Packard Ultramatic???

If memory serves, believe from 55 to maybe 60 Mercedes used a Borg Warner trans -- essentially the same trans some Ford and AMC products were using. The clutch plates on those will fit the Ultra but not sure about anything else -- maybe bands -- but I'd be surprised if any major hard parts will fit.