Factory Service Index - Packard Motor Car Information

An Index to Service Information for 1955-56 (55th->56th Series) Packards

1955-56 (55th->56th Series) - ELECTRICAL

MAIN SERVICE INDEX -> 1955-56 (55TH->56TH SERIES) -> ELECTRICAL

Subject	Application	Document
Auto-Lite Generators production substitution - identification	56th	SC Vol. 29, No. 12, p. 65
Batrometer Overview and Use	(not specified)	SL Vol. 4, No. 22
Batteries, Storage OE unavailable - alternate replacements	55th	STB 55T-15, Dealer 13
Battery - Negative Terminal Grounded polarizing generator	56th	STB 55T-49, Dealer 40
Battery Life Information	(Not Specified)	SL Vol.8, No. 23
Battery, 12 Volt Characteristics new model information	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 9, p. 44
Battery, 12 Volt Characteristics new model information	55th	STB 55T-3, Dealer 3
Delco Distributor Tools New Service Tool Set	(not specified)	SL Vol. 1, No. 1
Directional Signal Switch not cancelling - sleeve position	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 3, p. 22
Distributor Specifications Caribbean - revisions	5688	SC Vol. 30, No. 1, p. 4
Distributor Vacuum Control Assembly Delco - superseded	5560-80	SSB No. 350, p. 8
Door Locks, Electric inoperative - disconnected wiring	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 6, p. 24
Headlights, New Style Sealed Beam improved design - use in pairs	18th-54th; 55th-56th	SC Vol. 29, No. 8, p. 42
Horn Button Contact not closing - spacers added	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 8, p. 42
Horn Ring Contact Plate Retainer ring misaligned - new design	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 4, p. 16
Ignition Cable Support Brackets - Caribbean cables chafed - relocation	5588	STB 55T-25 (Zones only)
Ignition Cable Support Brackets cross-firing - new type and wires	55th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 3, p. 9
Ignition Resistors burned points, misfiring - identification	55th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 6
Ignition Timing first production - octane issues	5680-88	SC Vol. 29, No. 12, p. 65
Ignition Timing, Incorrect excessive vacuum - inspection and adjustment	5540	STB 55T-39, Dealer 30
Power Seat Actuator Pin Tool suggested tool - fabrication	55th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 8
Rear Cigar Lighters incorrect bases - replacement	5582-87	STB 55T-14, Dealer 12
Service Manual - Electrical Section (Correction) polarizing generator	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 10, p. 54
Spark Plug Plug Identification and Model Application Chart	(see chart)	PAB 48P-6
Spark Plug Failures fouling - diagnosis	55th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 6, p. 22
Spark Plug Fouling cold - hotter plug available	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 8, p. 41
Spark Plugs superseded part	55th-56th; 56J	SSB No. 355, p. 1
Starter Motor Pinion Adjustment excessive wear - correct procedure	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 7, p. 27
Starter Solenoids, Delco water leaks - sealing	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 4, p. 15
Tail Light Cable and Sockets service parts for harness	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 8, p. 32
Torsion-Level Suspension: Cautions delivery and service	55th	STB 54T-19, Dealer 9
Torsion-Level Suspension: Control Switch compensator - external shorts	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 4, p. 14
Torsion-Level Suspension: Control Switch compensator superseded - jumper harness required	55th	SC Vol. 30, No. 6, p. 22
Torsion-Level Suspension: Control Switch compensator superseded - jumper harness required	55th	SSB No. 319, p. 6
Torsion-Level Suspension: Control Switch jumper harness - wire connections	55th	SSB No. 324, p. 4
Torsion-Level Suspension: Limit Switch and Compensator Motor overtravel, excessive current draw - diagnosis, new limit switch	55th	STB 55T-2, Dealer 2
Torsion-Level Suspension: Limit Switch Wiring Guard stone damage - fabrication	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 2, p. 8
Torsion-Level Suspension: Load Compensator - Service Procedure testing - raise/lower with jumper wire	56th	SC Vol. 29, No. 12, p. 66
Torsion-Level Suspension: Load Compensator - Testing Procedures raise/lower with jumper wire	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 3, p. 21
Torsion-Level Suspension: Manual Control Kit bottoming on approach - driver override	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 7, p. 28
Torsion-Level Suspension: Solenoids inoperative - waterproofing	56th	STB 55T-50, Dealer 41
Torsion-Level Suspension: Stop Light Switch removal - socket size	55th-56th	SSB No. 328, p. 5
Torsion-Level Suspension: Switches Waterproofed shorts - replace and waterproof individual switches	55th	STB 55T-36, Dealer 27
Torsion-Level Suspension: Uneven Riding Height fore-to-aft - adjustment, dash switch wire no longer disconnected for shipping	56th	STB 55T-53, Dealer 44
Torsion-Level Suspension: Wire Disconnected dash control switch - for shipping	55th	STB 55T-13, Dealer 11
Trunk Compartment Light staying on - adjustment	56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 4, p. 16
Window Lift Motor Kits, Electric incorrectly packaged	55th-56th	SSB No. 359, p. 5
Window Lift Motor Kits, Electric superseded part - modifications required	55th-56th	SSB No. 356, p. 5
Window Regulator Assembly electric - group number correction	5522; 5622	SSB No. 322, p. 3
Window Regulator Assembly electric - with arm and bracket	55th-56th	SSB No. 320, p. 7
Window Shaft and Pinion, Electric loose - new, one-piece type	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 8, p. 40
Wiring Diagrams new model information	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 10A
Wiring Diagrams new model information	56th	SC Vol. 29, No. 13, p. 11

SC = Service Counselor

SL = Service Letter

STB = Service Technical Bulletin

SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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