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Hello Packard Forum,

Thank you for what you do! Great opportunity to learn the Packard Details.

FYI, from a previous Forum Submittal, advised to check and service the carburetor start switch and curious how far to go with servicing. Photos attached to address if simply removing the switch and lubricate with dielectric grease to the plunger and piston is the recommendation? Likewise, if a carburetor rebuild kit would be available?

Respectfully,

Jim McIntosh
c/p (330) 942-4077

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  1952 Packard Mayfield.jpg (4,068.05 KB)


  1952 Packard Carb Switch Installed.jpg (5,269.75 KB)


  1952 Packard Carb Switch Plunger Asm.jpg (3,183.04 KB)


  1952 Packard Carb Switch Dis-Asm.jpg (4,736.74 KB)

You may have this already as I believe the article is in the literature archive somewhere but without remembering the exact title I didn't find it to link so just in case it might be useful will post a copy I downloaded. I think Ross originally posted the article but won't swear to that. Also included is a bit that was published in an old Motors manual.

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G'day Jim,

First post, so to PackardInfo.

I invite you to include your '52 250 Mayfair Sport Coupe in PackardInfo's Packard Vehicle Registry.

Be sure to also check the ball in the carburetor which your photos don’t show as it must still be inside. That’s what actuates the switch or keeps it from actuating when the engine is running. It and its seating area in the carburetor must be clean so that it can move freely.

Here is an exploded view. All parts should be clean and dry. Polish up the contacts with a bit of Scotchbrite. The end of your switch seems to be damaged?? Note that the operating plunger has its tapered end facing UP. I have many of these assemblies if needed.








OOps, and there is a little mistake. The head of the screw should be on the long leg of the retaining clamp.