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Tommy Baccaro

1940 160 generator

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Need to remove the generator on our 1940 160. I have removed one on our 47 356 as well as our 48 327.Never had a problem. I just cannot get to the front bolt on this one. Considering removing the splash pan on that side so I can see the bolt from underneath. Is that the solution? Also, looks like I should replace the belt. Anyone have a source for that wide belt?

Posted on: 2022/6/16 9:45

HH56

Re: 1940 160 generator

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Can't help with what might need to come off to access a bolt and remove the generator but do remember some mentions that if the front motor mount has sagged the prewar conventional body crossmember is worse than the Clippers in interfering with removing the belt from the vibration damper.

John Ulrich is one source for the belt.julrichpackard.com/water_related_parts_belts.htm

Posted on: 2022/6/16 10:10

Howard

bullsh--ter

Re: 1940 160 generator

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On my 41 the motor had sagged in the front due to the mount rubbers being worn. I jacked up the engine a 1/2 inch without lifting the car and I was able to change the belt. This might also give you enough clearance to acces the bolt. I took the old belt to napa and they matched it up.

Posted on: 2022/6/16 14:33

Owen_Dyneto

Re: 1940 160 generator

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I wasn't aware that NAPA had that belt. Part number, please.

Posted on: 2022/6/16 15:26

Tommy Baccaro

Re: 1940 160 generator

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John lost his supplier and no longer has the 356 belts. Several have indicated NAPA can match it.

Posted on: 2022/6/16 15:37

Tommy Baccaro

Re: 1940 160 generator

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Thanks,Tommy

Posted on: 2022/6/16 15:38

Packard Don

Re: 1940 160 generator

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Did you check the Parts Cross-Reference from the left menu of this site? It shows Napa number 22A1365 which I presume is for cars without A/C.

Posted on: 2022/6/16 19:20

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Joe Santana

Re: 1940 160 generator

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The 356 in my 160 is from a 1947 Custom, so I'm not sure if these photos do any good, or if the screw hole in photo generatorbolt2 is for the splash pan.

The front bolt, generatorbolt3, was no picnic to install, but I think I did it from underneath more by feel than sight, but it was a while ago.

Good luck with your project.

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Posted on: 2022/6/18 7:20

Tommy Baccaro

Re: 1940 160 generator

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It does help. I may be feeling in the center and your picture looks like it is closer to the fender side. I have about rdecided I need to jack it up and remove the splash pan. I think I could feel it better.

Posted on: 2022/6/21 7:52

bullsh--ter

Re: 1940 160 generator

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The part # for the belt I put on my 41 is Gates 6439BR. It was short and hard to put on but not too tight once I got it on.
Sorry for the delay in answering but I was gone for 5 days

Posted on: 2022/6/23 14:46

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