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Yes,The center is crimped and I THOUGHT the outside was welded.Well one is the other is not.Yes the one that doesn't work is not welded.My fathers ohm meter died today.(Needs batterys.)I can see where the weld seems to have broken.This must be the problem? Yes,no? Brian

I see the 12v has a much finer element. Brian

I forgot to mention I don't have a digital meter.Only an old analog type.Works fine.(batterys not withstanding.)Not to mention the partially brain dead operator.Thanks, Brian

Weld is most likely problem. Doubt if repairable either so probably time to start looking for another. Max Merritt has new elements for a price as will other vendors, but should be easy to find complete used ones in good condition & you can just unscrew and transfer the element. Element same from 48-54.

I know that Dan Yocum has the elements also. I swapped out my 6v elements for some 12v ones he had. But he also had a box of 6 volt ones.

I am not familiar with Dan. Got a link for me?Or a number? Brian

Dan's information is in the Directory, but here is:

Dan Yocum
Yocum Packard Parts
Sylmar, CA
818-362-8255

(Specializes in used 51-56 Packard Parts)

Dan also reproduces a few parts. He makes the 55/56 dash bezel removal tool, and also has reproduced the 54 Senior Headlight rings (the ones with the little fin) in solid aluminum, then it is chrome plated. A couple of Ralph Moranos '54s have Dan's headlight rings on them.

Thank you. Brian