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Cooling fluid
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Ronald
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Hi,
Finally having my Light Eight Coupe back from the shop and trying to put some miles on the odometer.
Can anyone please give me some ideas on how I can check how much coolingfluid is in the radiator?
Thanks,
Ronald

Posted on: 2019/4/7 13:51
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Re: Cooling fluid
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Ozstatman
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According to the booklet "Introducing the Packard Light Eight", 4 & 3/4 gallons. That's roughly about 19 litres.

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Posted on: 2019/4/7 16:06
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

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Re: Cooling fluid
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Ronald
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Yes I know, but when adding coolingfluid you cannot see how much is already inside.

Posted on: 2019/4/7 16:16
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Re: Cooling fluid
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Ozstatman
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Yup, just add water/fluid/whatever until it's about 3/4" to 1" inch(about 18 to 25 mm) below the bottom of the radiator filler neck. No need to fill to full as the system will likely "spit out" the excess if filled too much.

Posted on: 2019/4/7 17:09
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: Cooling fluid
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Rscott77x
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Lucky you with that beautiful shovel nose!!

Posted on: 2019/4/7 18:33
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Re: Cooling fluid
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64avanti
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When coolant is not visible in the upper tank, jacking up the rear of the car can give you an indication of how full the system is.

Posted on: 2019/4/7 21:57
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Ozstatman
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Seems like a lot of effort for a very small result.

Posted on: 2019/4/7 23:06
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: Cooling fluid
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John Sauser
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Rontom,

A short wooden dowel, 6-7 inches long mark it in 1/2 inch increments, keep it in the glove box. 1 1/2 to 2 inch above the top of the tubes is good.

John

Posted on: 2019/4/8 10:32
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Re: Cooling fluid
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wjames
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Sorry I might be doing this wrong, but I stick index finger in between the first and second knuckle when it is cold, if its wet I can go for a decent ride without worrying
I keep a gal of premix in the trunk

Posted on: 2019/4/8 14:54
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Re: Cooling fluid
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Marty or Marston
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Ever wonder whatever happened to those canvas bags you would fill up and hang on the front of the car before crossing the deserts in the Southwest?

Yep as suspected, they were all horded so they could show up on EBay.

You would figure that for $110.00 the seller would al least offer free shipping.

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Posted on: 2019/4/8 16:00
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