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An Index to Service Information for 1933-36 (10th->14th Series) Packards

1933-36 (10th->14th Series) - ELECTRICAL

SubjectApplicationDocument
AC Spark Plugs
Information on Blue Top Plugs
(not specified)
Batrometer
Overview and Use
(not specified)
Batteries - Removing
New Location, How To
12th Series
Batteries in New Cars
stock rotation - Prest-O-Lite exchange program
(not specified)
Batteries in New Case
unused, loss of charge - check fluid level, specific gravity
(not specified)
Battery Cable Ground
Inspecting and Tightening
(not specified)
Battery Charging Rate
winter demand, infrequent operation - regulator adjustment, battery chargers
(all models)
Battery Charging, High-Speed
disadvantages - not recommended
(all models)
Battery Filler
new special tool - heavy-duty
(all models)
Battery Life
Information
(Not Specified)
Battery Life
Recommendations
(not specified)
Battery Lifter
new special tool - arms for 900 lifter
10th
Battery Registration
new car delivery procedure - Prest-O-Lite warranty
(not specified)
Battery Solution, Loss of
overcharging - defective regulator
(all models)
Battery Tester - Stop and Go
new special tool - in-car testing
(all models)
Breaker Points, Blued
hard starting, cold - narrow gap, overcharging
(all models)
Bulb, Special Light
Solar-ray headlights - three-filament bulb, kit available
10th
Cable Connector Tip Crimping Tool
new special tool - head/tail light
10th-14th
120
Cigar Lighter
short circuit, blown fuse - offset tip shorts to case
(not specified)
Cowl - Illumination
Under dash Illumination Tip
12th Series
Cranking, Slow
heavy motor oils, discharged battery - starter motor condition
(all models)
Delco Distributor Tools
New Service Tool Set
(not specified)
Detonation
high compression - reduce spark advance
1001-2-3-4
Distributor - Delco 662
Information and Service
12th Series Eight and Super Eight
Distributor - Synchronizing
Procedure
1001, 1002, 1003, 1004
Distributor - Tool Suggestions
spread-nut holding tool
(not specified)
Distributor - Twelve
new model information
1406-7-8
Distributor - Twelve, Correction
point synchronization - timing specification error
1406-7-8
Distributor Advance Weights Sticking
binding on pivots, rust - oiling breaker plate, cleaning weights
?1207-8
1406-7-8
120-120B
Distributor Cable Nut Wrench
new special tool - high tension cable, Auto-Lite
1106-7-8
Distributor Cap Protection
shorts, moisture - bonnet center hinge leaks, soldering
11th
Distributor Housing Anchor Bolt Wrench
new special tool - close quarters
10th
Distributor Points, Adjusting
contact faces, rubbing block adjustment - point dressing/tension
1st-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th18th
Distributors, Synchronizing
double coil/points - tool, procedure
1001-2-3-4; (1100-1-2-3-4-5)
Double Coils - Shorted
Repair
(not specified)
Double Coils - Shorting
Cause and Remedy
(not specified)
Front Fender Louvers
road splash, ignition wires shorted - hammer shut or fabricate deflector
12th
Generator - Charging Rate
Brush Production Change
12th Series
Generator - Rear Bearing Oil Level Drain
Procedure for adding drain hole
11th Series and Prior
Generator Brushes - Required Changes
Changes in brush angle
(not specified)
Generator Field Connections
Inspecting soldered connections
(not specified)
Generator Lubrication
low output, oil on brushes - missing wick, early cars
(not specified)
Generator Protection when Washing
Covering Components
12th Series
Generator Settings
third brush stop altered/removed - warranty void
(not specified)
Generator, Red Label
higher charging rate - cut-in speed, brush seating
(not specified)
Generators, New Style
high output, new Startix - production change, identification
11th
Headlamp Flicker
Inspecting Connections, Switch Rivet Connections
10th and 11th Series
Headlamp Wire Colors
Information
11th Series Twelves
Headlamp Wire Colors
Information
11th Series Eights
Headlamp Wire Colors
Right Lamp - Information
12th Series
Headlamps
Information, Adjustments, Replacements
12th Series
Headlight Tester
new service tool
(all models)
Heat in Car Interiors
battery box cover off - proper fastening
All Models
Heat in Cars
battery box cover off - proper fastening, reiterated
All Models
High Tension Ignition Wire
Removing from conduit tube
(not specified)
Horn Nut Wrench
new special tool - twelve-point, hold down nut
(not specified)
Horn Tone Adjustment
unsatisfactory tone - tuning procedure
All Models
Ignition Cable Sets, Complete List of
additional applications - part reference
443
5th-11th
Ignition Cable Sets
Discontinuing use of Wire Manifold
All Eights
Ignition Coil - 539-K
Information and Service
12th Series Eight and Super Eight
Ignition Coil
coil failures, moisture - resoldering stud wires, cap grommet for double coil equipment
11th
Ignition Coil Insulation
shorts, moisture - Bakelite cement
11th
Ignition Coil Insulators
Dual Coil, Water Intrusion
10th and 11th Series
Ignition Drowning Out
water - new coil/plug insulators, ignition wire sealing compound
All Models
Ignition Point Grinder
new special tool - in-car service
(all models)
Ignition Switch - 430-L, 430-M
Information
12th Series
Ignition Switch and Door Handle Spanner Wrench
new special tool - special nut. Twelve
1106-7-8
Ignition Timing Synchroscope
new special tool - running motor
(all models)
Lamp Bulb Pliers
new special tool - grips bulb base
(all models)
Lamps, Adjusting
headlamp aiming procedure
10th
Light Switch Marking (Steering Post)
terminal block schematic - wire color, function
10th-11th
Lubrication Location - Generator-Starter-Distributor
reference chart - by model
9th-14th
120-120B
Motors, Eleventh Series
improved generators - coils relocated
11th
Recommended Spark Plus
Standard Plugs
6th thru 10th Series
Scientific Equipment and Data in Diagnosing Service Complaints, Use of
over-all motor check-up - starting/charging, carburetion
(all models)
Screwdriver, Neon
new tools - test spark plugs, wiring, etc.
(all models)
Spark Plug
Plug Identification and Model Application Chart
(see chart)
Spark Plug Cleaning
use of sand blast cleaner - proper gap
(all models)
Spark Plug Gap Adjusting Tool
new special tool - prevents cracked porcelain
(all models)
Spark Plug Gaps
Information
(not specified)
Spark Plug Part Numbers
AC, Champion, Auto-Lite - cross-reference
1st-8th
10th-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-21st
Spark Plugs, Cleaning
interval, advantages - new tool
(all models)
Spark Plugs, Wiping Off
oil/dust, moisture - shorting over porcelain
(all models)
Startix
Matching Startix to Generator
12th Series
Stop Light Switches
insulated terminal. live wire - inspect early cars
10th
Thermostat Relay and Fuse Block - 1050-W
Information
12th Series
Voltage Regulator Adjusting Gauges and Feelers
new special tool package - all types
(all models)
Wire Diagram
Information
12th Series
Wiring Diagram - Eight
new model information
1401-2-3-4-5
Wiring Diagram - Twelve
new model information
1406-7-8
Wiring Diagrams
new model information - Eight and Super Eight
1100-1-2-3-4-5

SC = Service Counselor
SL = Service Letter
STB = Service Technical Bulletin
SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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