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hello everyone. i have not been on this site for a while . i had computer troubles and just got back on line. I just got acquianted with this site last july when i bought my first Packard.
Here in Hilo< hawaii we get a lot of rain this time of year and i have had way too many projects that have kept me away from my car.
I tried to get the packard started, but it wasn't too willing. i always refer to this site for help. So yesterday i set out to replace the plugs, wire, cap and rotor . etc.
I noticed the old plugs were very loose. only hand tight, and very black. I replaced the plug wires because i noticed one was bad,,,it broke.
i worked real hard on the distrib. made it clean etc. cleande all the wire contacts, replace some old wire. new cap,rotor& points. I had a great time doing this. i just took my time. today she started up with out too much trouble. and i drove around the neighborhood.
this site sure is a big help. found out about lubricating the distrib. in 2 places. all great info.
now that i have the new computer i want to get more pix posted.

the rebuild of the vacumb windshield motor is easy and fun ,u need that one for the rain ! theye are based on a paddle which swings back and forth insode the housing driven by vacume being switched from on side to the other ,the original grease inside the things is ancient and hard which is why the things dont work so well .use silicone grease ,remember how it comes apart and theres some teensy parts to not loose ,especially little teeny screws ,I used carefully applied licquid gasket material instead of a gasket kit and it worked fine

hey, thanks for the advise on the wipers. i have read quite a bit on here aabout the wipers. haven't got to them yet . but i appreciate your advice....
Now i am reading up on the distributor, trying to set the timing. etc. wish me luck.