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Compatible replacement solenoids for 1955 self-leveling system
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Tim Wile
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I'm looking to replace the two solenoids in my 1955 Patrician's self-leveling system and I'm having difficulty finding new solenoids that are compatible to the original ones on my Packard. Going through the parts book, I believe the solenoid part number is 455944, and I've been unable in my internet search to find any compatible ones. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Posted on: 2017/1/1 23:48
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Re: Compatible replacement solenoids for 1955 self-leveling system
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The solenoid needs a ground provided by the control switch to operate and I believe these Cole Hersee solenoids will make a matching set. The 24046 is proven to work and is what many have used. I didn't check part numbers to see if both solenoids are the same in 55-6. IIRC, someone said they had trouble mounting the second solenoid and a mirror image would work better for the 55 bracket spacing so the ends would point differently. If you need a mirror, the 24060 is the complementary orientation. I do not know which one duplicates the terminal orientation of the 455944 number.

They are available from ElecDirectelecdirect.com but may be available and possibly cheaper from some ebay vendors.

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Posted on: 2017/1/2 0:11
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Re: Compatible replacement solenoids for 1955 self-leveling system
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See my 55 blog. I believe all you need to know is on there.

Posted on: 2017/1/2 1:43
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Re: Compatible replacement solenoids for 1955 self-leveling system
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Tim: I'm sure you meant 445944, not 455944. Yes, the '56 solenoids carry a different part number though I no longer remember what's different about them, Ross & others will know.

Henry, I wanted to go to your blog to see your comments about the solenoids, but its 195 pages that I'd have to go thru; can you narrow it down to a post# or page where that part begins?

Posted on: 2017/1/2 11:01
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Re: Compatible replacement solenoids for 1955 self-leveling system
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Posted on: 2017/1/2 14:04
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Re: Compatible replacement solenoids for 1955 self-leveling system
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Stewart Ballard
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I (or maybe I should say Howard and I) covered this issue in great detail on my blog around page 38 and 39.

I bought the wrong solenoids the first time but we figured it out. I know the right part numbers are in there.

Posted on: 2017/1/2 14:50
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