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I'm noticing in alot of parts cross-referencing for my car requires a more digging for information. It seems that 1940 (sometimes 1941) are not referenced when looking up parts. Don't get me wrong, there is alot of information out there but you really have to dig more for this year of a car. I have heard that 1940 was a big change from 1939 but it floors me when I see sequential years of cross reference data then skipping 1940 all together. I was just looking to purchase new set of points and condenser for the car hoping there may be a cross reference to something over the counter and local to me.
Can someone help me about the uniqueness of the 1940 110/120?
Also anyone have a cross reference to a P/N for single point and condenser that I could buy locally for this car?

Thanks as always for your assistance.

Have you checked the parts list. I’m not sure, but it looks like the ‘39 and ‘40 120s may use the same points and condenser. At least I see entries that are common between the 1801 and 1901 models.

You'll need to know whether Delco-Remy or Autolite too as both were used. My 1940 110 originally had Autolite and points were difficult to find even in the '60s so I converted it to one of the early pointless systems as soon as they became available.

Good afternoon...If you know which distributor you have...give a call to Max Merritt and you'll have them in three or four days. 800-472-2573. I've dealt with them for years for our 1949 Deluxe 288. They're nice people, prices are fair...and we need to keep our suppliers (who care about our Packards) in business. Enjoy driving your Packard...Ernie in Arizona