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I don't know what kind of price range you are looking for but the vendor going rate is $200-300 for used motors. Kanterkanter.com/packard/pac-556.html#30 lists in group 30 and 31 used and tested front motors for $195 exchange and rears for $150 exchange. Not sure why difference or if one is a misprint because parts says it is the same motor. Max lists for $275 exchange but doesn't say if his are new or used. Also no indication if the orignal Delco or the Stude issued replacements.

The ones in the junk yard might be a good deal if they work. As we all know, those motors are not noted for ruggedness or longevity if used a lot. For the prices of the real item it might be worthwhile to find an alternative with the Ford or GM motors and make an adapter piece as needed. No idea how Hudson did the regulator portion but IMO, the Packard regulators -- particularly the HT rear quarter windows -- put the motors under a lot of stress.

Thanks, that is the "going" rate for original ones. The only difference is the removable mounting bracket. Large heavy window on the 2 door hardtops. Aftermarket ones are about that and more, but installing them is a whole different animal.

I've been doing some research and took apart an old regulator (broken motor). I find the pinion on that motor is 6 tooth rather than the 9. Is this what you have on yours? So far the 6 tooth selection of replacement motors appears to be very limited but there may be possibilities.

Yes. mine has 6 tooth but looks like that could be replaced, as it just screws off.

I found a motor with the 6 pinion teeth and shape that looks like a maybe -- really hard to tell from photos. The pinion shape is very pointed on the original motor compared to later replacements. Mounting is different and the pinion depth is not the same but if the pinion will mesh then possibly there is hope to take care of the other issues. Not too bad pricewise so I'm going to order one and see what can be done. If for no other reason my 56 may need a motor some day and if something modern can't be adapted I'll at least have satisfied myself what won't work.

I have a couple Packard units. I have not rebuilt them yet. If interested PM me, can certainly do better than market prices.

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I've been watching this thread with interest as I have a set of stock motors and lifts from a 1956 Executive Sedan, which I bought some years ago to install into my 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan if and when I restore it. For the 6-tooth vs 9-tooth, why the difference or was it a mid-year change? I'm not sure which mine are as I never knew to look!