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Ok i have some questions, probably dumb ones but to me they are important (OCD maybe).

There are various and numerous accessories mounted to the head.

My first question is, i have new washers and nuts coming to mount the head, but the horn bracket, coil and air filter brace all use a head stud, nut and washer. On these brackets where does the washer go????? on the head or on top of the brackets???????

The second is, i see so many different ways the filter housing is mounted im confused as to whats correct or right. I see red housings with a silver handle to tighten the lid down (i have this one)and i see different sizes of black ones as well. Some of these filter housings are mounted on the head (my head has these 2 screw holes)and some are mounted on the side wall (mine is mounted here).what is right and wrong???? do i have a correct filter housing for my car?? and what filter am i supposed to use????

Can't answer your first question as none of my Packards have accessories using the head bolts (356 engines).

As far as the oil filter is concerned, the 110 and 120 didn't have one as standard equipment. Packard did offer an oil filter as an accessory and is shown in the brochure as attached to the head. I would think that a lot of people added an aftermarket oil filter which could have been attached elsewhere. In that case, I don't think there is a right way or a wrong way. The filter to use depends on the brand/dimensions of the canister installed (photo?).

JD makes a good point. The ones offered for the 110 and 120 were most likely more expensive than the after market ones at that time. They were mounted where and as they could be made to fit...If you wish to have an original one, there are folks on the site that most likely have one to sell you. Kanter and Max Merritt and the Flackmaster would be good places to start your search. If they don't have one, they will try to send you to someone who does...Ernie in Arizona

Washers should go on right before the nut.

Heres a picture of what i have, there are no stickers that i can see so i dont know the brand.

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Hey West, so they would go on top of the horn bracket, coil bracket and the air filter brace bracket??????

That oil filter is definitely an aftermarket product.

Any guess on a replacement cartridge?

A NAPA 1080 fits the factory canister, you might try that. You might also pull the existing cartridge (assuming there is one in there) and see if it's identified with some markings. Otherwise, measure it and see if you can match it up with something NAPA offers.

Good idea JC, it seems as though maintenance on these cars just seem to avalanche in to multiple things. I started by changing the plugs and wires and ended up busting a plug off in the head, hence a new head job (looks pretty lol)now i have noticed the wiring is shot the insulation just crumbles so that will be next, also have a wrong temp sender...it works but the face of the gauge is wrong and the cable is WAY to long, needs a brake job and then i may be able to drive it a little LOL.......got to love these cars though.....i cant wait to hit the start button with everything right!!!!!!