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don

51 200 deluxe

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I was given 51 200 the car has set for 10 yrs. I put a battery in and some gas it fired right up. My question is where is the brake master cylinder and how do you add fluid to it.

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:23

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HH56

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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That would be on the left frame rail. Under the steering column between the firewall and steering gear box.

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:30

Howard

don

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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Thanks, how do you add fluid

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:35

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HH56

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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Sometimes helps to be a contortionist and also have something to stand on. Lean over the left fender (protect from belt buckle or something else scratching paint) and reach way down. Unscrew the cap and you should be able to pour some in until level is just below the screw threads in master cylinder. You can also do from below but don't think you will be able to see the level--more by feel or a mirror if doing it that way.

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:39

Howard

BigKev

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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You remove the cap, and pour it in. The trick is getting to it. Either lean way over the fender, or if you have the car on a lift or jack-stands you can do it from underneath.

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:41

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don

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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thanks

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:45

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don

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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thanks

Posted on: 2011/6/11 12:45

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Ozstatman

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G'day Don(doc),

to PackardInfo. Congratulations on your '51 200 Deluxe, wish someone would give me one! And I invite you to include it in the Packard Owners Registry here on PackardInfo.

Posted on: 2011/6/11 21:46

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fred kanter

Re: 51 200 deluxe

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A car sitting 10 years often has frozen or rusty wheel and master cylinders. For safety they should be opened up , inspected, and rebuilt or replaced.

Posted on: 2011/6/11 21:53