Hello and welcome to Packard Motor Car Information! If you're new here, please register for a free account.  
Login
Username:

Password:

Remember me



Lost Password?

Register now!
FAQ's
Main Menu
Recent Forum Topics
Who is Online
214 user(s) are online (141 user(s) are browsing Forums)

Members: 3
Guests: 211

Alvin14, humanpotatohybrid, Owen_Dyneto, more...
Helping out...
PackardInfo is a free resource for Packard Owners that is completely supported by user donations. If you can help out, that would be great!

Donate via PayPal
Video Content
Visit PackardInfo.com YouTube Playlist

Donate via PayPal




Source for Welch plugs?
#1
Home away from home
Home away from home

Ken_P
See User information
Looking for 1-5/16” welch plugs. Anyone have a source? I am doing some work on the front end of my 1937 120, and need new welch plugs to go over the ends of the king pins. Packard part number is 302551, no luck at local auto parts stores, McMaster-Carr, or Kanter/Max (at least their websites). Thanks in advance!

Edit: Dorman 550-018 is a good part number, but but apparently obsolete. Melling MEP-23 is another good number. I got some on eBay, but Summit racing also has them.

Posted on: 2023/8/12 14:06
1937 120 1092 - Original survivor for driving and continued preservation.
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=16514&forum=10

1937 115 1082 - Total basket case, partial restoration, sold Hershey 2015
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?start=0&topic_id=6550&order=ASC&status=&mode=0
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Source for Welch plugs?
#2
Home away from home
Home away from home

Bob J
See User information
They are available through Kanter but not as a separate part, they are included in the rebuild kit for the king pins.
Bob J.

Posted on: 2023/8/14 8:05
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Source for Welch plugs?
#3
Home away from home
Home away from home

Mark Graber
See User information
Call the folks at Max. I purchased a couple of plugs from them a while back. Not all of their parts are listed on their website.

Posted on: 2023/8/14 13:06
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Source for Welch plugs?
#4
Home away from home
Home away from home

tsherry
See User information
I got a few from Tractor Supply years ago; if they were a bit too big I cut them down on a belt sander, then pressed in place and sealed up with a tiny amount of JB weld.

Posted on: 2023/8/14 19:02
 Top  Print   
 


Re: Source for Welch plugs?
#5
Home away from home
Home away from home

Ken_P
See User information
Thanks guys! I was hoping to get them locally Saturday, the ones I ordered shipped today.

Oddly enough, the markings on the Melling plugs I ordered are identical to what came in the Kanter king pin kit I purchased in 2011!

Posted on: 2023/8/14 21:00
1937 120 1092 - Original survivor for driving and continued preservation.
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=16514&forum=10

1937 115 1082 - Total basket case, partial restoration, sold Hershey 2015
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?start=0&topic_id=6550&order=ASC&status=&mode=0
 Top  Print   
 








Search
Recent Photos
Photo of the Day
Recent Registry
Website Comments or Questions?? Click Here Copyright 2006-2024, PackardInfo.com All Rights Reserved