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An Index to Service Information for 1922-32 (1st->9th Series) Packards

1922-32 (1st->9th Series) - ENGINE

SubjectApplicationDocument
Air Cleaner - see:
FUEL & EXHAUST
Air Cleaner
New Air Cleaner Available
426-433-526-533-626-633; 336-343-443-640-645
Air Valve Grinder
Details on ST-752
(not specified)
Aligning Connecting Rods
Clarification, Procedures
All Models & Trucks
Aligning Connecting Rods
Procedure
(not specified)
Bearing Cap Puller
Tool
(not specified)
Bearing Construction - No. 7
Offset
(not specified)
Brass Tubing
For Fuel and Oil Lines
(not specified)
Break-In Period
refrain from full power operation - limit speed
(all models)
Bumper - Stabilizer Oil
Not being checked
9th Series
Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover Plate Nut Wrench
Information on new tool ST-639
426 - 343
Camshaft
New Style
626, 640
Camshaft
Steel Backed Front Bearings Added
726
Carbon in Cylinder Head
Information and suggestions related to noise cause by carbon buildup.
(not specified)
Carburetor - see:
FUEL & EXHAUST
Carburetor - Spray Tubes
Correction
526-443
Chrome Plated Windshield Stations
Changing to Aluminum
3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3008, 3009
Cleaning Carbon - Twin-Six
Procedures
Twelve
Cleaning Motors
Suggestion
(not specified)
Cleaning Oil Pump Screen
Service Interval
(not specified)
Cold Weather Starting
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 2
Cold Weather Starting
Information
(not specified)
Cold Weather Starting
Procedure
(not specified)
Compression Gauge Adapter
New
626-640
Compressometer Adapter
new special tool - compression testing, no. 6 cylinder
905-6
1005-6
1107-8
Connecting Rod Bleed Holes
reduced, relocated to trailing side installation in earlier cars
9th-10th
Connecting Rod Holder
new special tool, piston pin installation - fabricate, blueprints available
(not specified)
Connecting Rod Screws
Improved Part
826, 833
Connecting Rod Screws
Replace when possible
826, 833
Connecting Rod, Replacement of
crank pins out of round - returning tool, undersize rods
(not specified)
Connecting Rods - Balanced Sets
Availability and Part Numbers
443-640-645; 726-733-826-833-901-902; 740-745-840-845-903-904
Connecting Rods - Balanced Sets
Correction and Clarification
443-640-645; 726-733-826-833-901-902; 740-745-840-845-903-904
Connecting Rods - Bolts
Marking Motors when Bolts have been updated
(not specified)
Connecting Rods - Twelve
Information
9th thru 12th Series
Connecting Rods and Bushings
Exchanges
Six and Eight
Connecting Rods and Crankshaft Bushings - Exchange Prices
Update
Six, Eight and Twelve
Connecting Rods and Crankshaft Bushings - Exchange Prices
Update
Six, Eight and Twelve
Connecting Rods, Motor - 1929 to 1936 Inclusive
stocking simplification - rod and bearing part reference
7th-14th
Connecting Rods
Information, Specifications and Part Numbers
6th - 12th Series
Connecting Rods
Installation
626-633
Crank Pins, Trueing
babbit wiped out - burnishing required
(not specified)
Crankcase Lubricating Oil
S.A.E. Standards, Recommendations
(not specified)
Crankcase Ventilator Tube Equipment
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 2
Crankshaft - Grinding and Exchange
Undersized Crankshaft Parts
326-333-426-433; 236-243-336-343; 526-443
Crankshaft Reconditioning
Procedures
(not specified)
Cylinder (Block) Exchange
reground, factory exchange service - illustrated refinishing process
(not specified)
Cylinder and Piston Lubrication
Changes to connecting rod bleed holes
726-733; 740-745
Cylinder Block - Life
Information and Replacement
(not specified)
Cylinder Block Water Passages
valve seat, additional cooling - drilling clarification
(not specified)
Cylinder Block Water Passages
Improvement in valve cooling, Modifications
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Series
Cylinder Chamfering Tool
new special tool - purchase or fabricate, blueprints available
(not specified)
Cylinder Firing Order
Information
1st-8th Series
Cylinder Grinding
Caution
(not specified)
Cylinder Grinding
Recommended Method
(not specified)
Cylinder Head - Gaskets
Proper Installation
(not specified)
Cylinder Head - New Style
Update in spark plug location
326, 333
Cylinder Head and Shock Absorber Wrench
Special Tool ST-797
826-840
Cylinder Head Gasket Seal
precoated - part reference
7th-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-16th
1700-1-2-3-5
Cylinder Head Gasket
Special Parts, Thicker Gasket
326, 426
Cylinder Head Gaskets
overheating - water passage blocked by sealing film
(not specified)
Cylinder Head Gaskets
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 15
Cylinder Head Nuts, Tighten
head failures/leaks, oil consumption - proper replacement, torque-tightening
(all models)
Cylinder Head Nuts, Tightening
oil consumption, poor economy/performance, cracked heads - tensioning wrench, procedure
(all models)
Cylinder Head Tension Wrench
proper tightening reiterated - alternate special tools
(all models)
Cylinder Heads
Tightening
(not specified)
Cylinder Regrinding
Recommended Chart
(not specified)
Cylinder Regrinding
Revised Chart - Correction
All Models
Cylinder Regrinding
Revised Chart
All Models & Trucks
Cylinder Regrinding
Revised Chart
All Models
Cylinder Regrinding
Revised Chart
(not specified)
Cylinder Repairs
sand hole, shrinkage cracks - Wonder Weld
(all models)
Cylinder Repairs
small holes/cracks - repair compounds
(all models)
Cylinder Wear
unusual wear - air cleaner neglect
(not specified)
Cylinders and Valves, Rusted
moving stored vehicles - preparations for starting
(all models)
Dampener - Reassembling
Information
(not specified)
Damper Facings
New Design
(not specified)
Damper Settings
Proper Servicing
(not specified)
Damper
New Type Facings Used
726; 740
Distributor - see:
ELECTRICAL
Door Weatherstrip
Installation Instructions
(not specified)
Drilling Cylinder Blocks and Heads
Drilling and Marking
(not specified)
Engine - Cylinder Heads
Offset Cylinder Heads
Six and Eight
Engine - Cylinder Heads
Supply Exhausted, Replacement Head Shipped
136-143; 236-243
Engine -Backfire, Miss
High Tension Wire - Induction
(not specified)
Engine Spark Knock - Detonation
Causes and Correction
(not specified)
Engine Vibration
Different Causes of Vibration
(not specified)
Exchange Prices on Packard Six and Eight Motor Connecting Rod and Bushing Assemblies
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2092
Exchange Prices on Packard Six and Eight Motor Connecting Rod and Bushing Assemblies
Part Numbers and Prices - Updated
(not specified)
Exchange Prices on Packard Six and Eight Motor Connecting Rod and Bushing Assemblies
Part Numbers and Prices - Updated
(not specified)
Exchange Prices on Packard Six and Packard Eight Motor Fly Wheel Assemblies
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2093
Exchange Prices on Packard Six and Packard Eight Motor Fly Wheel Assemblies
Part Numbers and Prices - Updated
(not specified)
Exchange Prices on Packard Six and Packard Eight Motor Fly Wheel Assemblies
Part Numbers and Prices - Updated
(not specified)
Fan Belt - see:
RADIATOR & COOLING
Fan Belt
Replacement, Link Type Belt
626-633
Fan Pulley and Vibration Damper Wrench
Special Tool ST-695
(not specified)
Fly Wheel Bearing Spacer
Installation
(not specified)
Flywheel Assemblies
Exchanges
Six and Eight
Flywheels - Exchange Prices
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 3
Folding Seats - Availability
Information
733-740-745 5 Passenger Coupes
Front End Chain Installation
Incorrect Chain Installations
526-443; 325-426-236-336
Generator - see:
ELECTRICAL
Hard Starting - Cold Weather
Updated Starting Procedure
7th Series
Hard Starting, Cold Weather
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 6, No. 24
Hard Starting, Diagnosis
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 6, No. 24
Heat Control Valve, Manifold - see:
FUEL & EXHAUST
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High Altitude Cylinder Heads
Special Cases Only
(not specified)
High Compression Cylinder Head
Special Gaskets
(not specified)
High Compression Cylinder Heads
Installation
326
Ignition - see:
ELECTRICAL
Ignition Timing - Setting
Procedure
Six and Eight Motors
Improved Cylinder Heads
Reduce Prices
6th, 7th and 8th Series
Improved Cylinder Heads
Replacements, Updated Design
6th, 7th and 8th Series
Improvements
Document Missing
526
SL Vol. 1, No. 8
Inspection
Checking and Tightening Bolts and Nuts
(not specified)
Lapping Compounds
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 15
Lubricating Valve
Testing for Leaks
(not specified)
Lubricator Valve
Manifold Connections
626-633; 640-645
Manifold Gasket Failures
chafing - chamfer manifold edges
(all models)
Manifold Gaskets
New Style
Twelve
Manifold Nut Wrench, Exhaust
new special tool - T-handle type, multiple uses
(not specified)
Marine Engine Sales Plan
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2033
Metallic Paint
Durability Information
(not specified)
Motor - Connecting Rod Screws
Use new style screws whenever possible
6th, 7th and 8th Series
Motor - Cylinder Regrinding
Recommended Chart
Cars and Trucks
Motor - Cylinder Regrinding
Updated - Recommended Chart
1st thru 11th Series
Motor - Pistons, Pins and Rings
Identification, Under and Over Size
(not specified)
Motor - Pistons, Pins and Rings
Identification, Under and Over Size
(not specified)
Motor Connecting Rods - Bleed Holes
Proper Orientation
7th thru 12th Series
Motor Connecting Rods
Recommend Complete Set when replacing
6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Series
Motor Connecting Rods
Replacement Sets
7th thru 12th Series
Motor Crankshaft Bearings
Changes to Replacements
(not specified)
Motor Crankshaft, Rear Bearing Leak
Further Correction
(not specified)
Motor Flywheel - Exchange Prices
Update
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Series
Motor Gasket Equipments
Information
526-533 thru 11th Series
Motor Gear Cover Breather
Production Change, Retrofit
526-533
Motor Lubrication, Piston Pins
Production Change
526-533
Motor Lubrication
New Vehicles
(not specified)
Motor Manifold Gasket Sets
Information
4th thru 9th Series
Motor Misfire
Checking For
626-633-640-645
Motor Mounts - Heavy Duty
Replacements
Twelve
Motor Numbers and Water Pumps
Information
6th Series
Motor Numbers
Information
526; 443; 526; 626; 640
Motor Oil Cooler Change
Information
11th Series Eight and Super Eight
Motor Oil
New Recommendations
(Not Specified)
Motor Overheating
Remedy
6th Series
Motor Overheating
Update
6th Series
Motor Piston Oil Control Valve
Leakage, Inspection
526-533
Motor Starting Crank
Available as an Accessory
9th Series
Motor Starting Procedure
Cold Motor
Models with Detroit Carburetors
Motor Starting Procedure
Cold vs Warm motor
Models with Down-Draft Carburetors
Motor Support Bolts - Loose
Inspection
525-533
Motor Support Brace
Correct Installation
Light Eight (900)
Motor Support Front Brace
Clutch Chatter
Twelve
Motor to Frame Brace
Information, Installation
(not specified)
Motor Tuning - Twin-Six
Procedures
Twelve
Motor Tuning
Adjustments
626
Motors with A Suffix
New Type Carburetor
(not specified)
New Forged Rocker Arms
Installation
(not specified)
New Type Carburetor
Engine Number and Information
(not specified)
New Valve Spring Design
Information about new valve spring design
(not specified)
Oil Consumption
Information and Break-In Period
8th-9th Series
Oil Consumption
Information
(not specified)
Oil Cooler - Leak
Correction, Replacement Units
Twelve
Oil Cooler - Leak
Inspection
Twelve
Oil Cooler and Filter - Installation
6-7-8 and 9th Series
6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Series
Oil Cooler Replacement
cooler and gauge tube assembly, labor allowance - Eight, Super Eight
(not specified)
Oil Filter Cartridge
Checking and Replacement Interval
(not specified)
Oil Filter Replacement
Clarification
526-533; 443; 626-633; 640-645
Oil For Sub-Zero Operation, Winter Engine
new 5-W oil - issues, limited availability/use
(all models)
Oil Pan Drain Plug, Motor
new hex-head service plug - spark plug wrench
901-2-3-4
1001-2-3-4
1100-1-2-3-4-5
1200-1-2-3-4-5
Oil Pump - Air Bleed
Engine Knock, Information, Retrofit
(not specified)
Oil Pump - Noise
Modification to Pump
Eight and Super Eight
Oil Pump - Pickup Screen
Cleaning
(not specified)
Oil Pump - Relief Valve
Production Change
Packard Six
Oil Pump - Shaft Lubrication
Lubrication on reinstallation and storage
(Not Specified)
Oil Pump and Distributor Driving Shaft
New 2-Piece Style
(not specified)
Oil Pump Body
Air Release Tube Discontinued
726; 740
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Nut Wrench Special
new special tool - adjusting oil pressure
905
1005
11th
Oil Pump Relief Valve - Noise
Change in design
626, 633, 640, 645
Oil Pump Shaft Lubrication
shaft twisting off - lubrication during storage
(all models)
Oil Pump Wrench
Details on ST-740
All Models
Oil Recommendation, New Motor
hard/no starting - additional weights, table
(all models)
Oil Test Connection
new special tool - pressure test tank extension
905-6
1005-6
Oils, Graphited
no cost/benefit advantage
(all models)
Packard Eight Cylinder Replacements
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2099
Perfect Seal - Gasket Paste
non-hardening sealant - head gaskets, additional applications
(all models)
Perfect Seal Gasket Paste
additional size - applicator kit required
(all models)
Piston - Identification Codes
Information
(not specified)
Piston - Installation
Bleed Hole Orientation
7th and 8th Series
Piston and Rings, Replacement
latest type used for earlier models - check replacement chart for rings only
9th-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-20th
Piston Expanders
Recommendations
9th and Prior
Piston Lubricator Wrench
Details on ST-722
(not specified)
Piston Markings
Information
(not specified)
Piston Oversize Diameters
revised specification, skirt clearance reduced - size reference
?1st-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-16th
Piston Oversize Diameters
revised specification, variation reduced - size reference
?1st-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-17th
Piston Pin - Fitment
Production Change and Replacing Procedure
(not specified)
Piston Pin Bushing
Special Parts
Packard Six and Eight
Piston Pin Lock Wires
Change
(not specified)
Piston Replacements
Pistons vs Cylinder Block
(not specified)
Piston Rings, Selling and Installing Perfect Circle
ring groove combinations - use of selection chart
9th-14th
120-138CD
115C
15th-20th
Piston Scoring and Scuffing
Information
(not specified)
Piston Slap
tight pins, shrunken pistons - cold weather, normal condition
(all models)
Piston Slap
Ramco Inner Cushion Rings
(not specified)
Piston, Pin and Ring Oversize Marking, Motor
identification - size/color reference
(all models)
Pistons
skirt slot position - now installed facing valves
1st-8th
9th-11th
Pistons, Fitting
aluminum - procedure
(all models)
Power, L-Head vs. Valve-In-Head
higher torque/HP - detonation
(all models)
Purolator Oil Line
Noise
(not specified)
Putting Cars In Storage
Recommendations
(not specified)
Refacing Valves - Twin-Six
Procedures
Twelve
Regrinding Cylinders
Procedures and Tools
(not specified)
Rocker Lever Lubrication
Correct Alignment
All Models
Scientific Equipment and Data in Diagnosing Service Complaints, Use of
over-all motor check-up - starting/charging, carburetion
(all models)
Sludge, Crankcase
reduced driving, condensation, bearing trouble - operating temperatures, oil changes
(all models)
Sludge, Engine
cleaning oil pan/screen - engine flushing
(all models)
Starter - see:
ELECTRICAL
Starting - Cold Weather
Information
(not specified)
Starting - Cold Weather
Proper Procedure
(Not Specified)
Stud Remover and Driver
new special tool - cylinder head studs
(all models)
Stud Remover
Details on ST-7550
(not specified)
Teator Piston Rings
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2095
Timing Chain - Checking
Procedure
Twelve
Timing Chain
Checking at 20,000 miles
905-906
Timing Check Light
Tool
(not specified)
Transmission Case Cover Liner
Noise Elimination
626
Troubleshooting - Diagnosis
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 1, No. 14
Tuning Motors - Late Type Carburetors
Recommendation
(not specified)
Upholstery Substitution
Information
733-740-745 5 Passenger Coupes
Vacuum Motor Pump
Addition
726-733-740-745
Vacuum Pump
Installation
736-740
Vales - Setting for Long Trips
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 4
Valve Cover Gasket
Interference with Valve Spring and Noise
(not specified)
Valve Cover Plate Gaskets
New cork gaskets
326-333, 236-243
Valve Depth Gauge
new special tool - valve stem clearance
905-6
1005-6
Valve Regrinding
Seating Valve Spring
(not specified)
Valve Seating Tools
New Tools
626
Valve Spring Compressor
new special tool - tension reading
(all models)
Valve Spring Spacers
Key Location Altered
8th Series
Valve Springs - Key Location
Production Change
Eighth Series
Valve Springs
broken - water leakage, corrosion
(all models)
Valve Timing
specifications reference
900-1-2-3-4
10th-14th (exc. Twelves)
120-138CD
115C
15th-19th
2000-1-3-3A-4-5-6-7-8-20-21-23
Valve Wrench - Tool Suggestion
improvement - stops slipping
(not specified)
Valves - Automatic Take-Up
Test Procedure on replacements
Twelve
Valves - Reseating Equiptment
Information regarding tool set ST-669
(not specified)
Valves - Reseating
Information regarding valve seating and guides
(not specified)
Valves and Car Storage, Sticky
running motors, internal rust - cylinder oiling, battery removal/charging
(all models)
Valves, Rusted Cylinders and
moving stored vehicles - preparations for starting
(all models)
Valves, Sticking
vehicles in storage - precautions reiterated
(all models)
Valves, Sticky
cold starts/stops, rust in guides - new corrosion-resistant material
(all models)
Vibration Damper Wrench and Puller
special tool - sale pricing, description
(not specified)
Vibration Damper
Installation
(not specified)
Warm Weather Service
engine/cooling system - inspection/maintenance
(all models)
Water Chamber Cover Plates, New Type
improved water circulation - cooler valve seats
?7th-11th
Water Pump - see:
RADIATOR & COOLING
Water Pump
New Design
626-633
Winter Lubricants
hard starting - lighter motor oil
(all models)
Wrist Pins
Wrist Pin Availability and Tools
Packard Six and Eight

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

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