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An Index to Service Information for 1937-42 (15th->20th Series) Packards

1937-42 (15th->20th Series) - RADIATOR & COOLING

SubjectApplicationDocument
Anti-Freeze - Types
Information about the different types
(Not Specified)
Anti-Freeze
production mix - future shortages, alternate product
20th
Anti-Freeze Restriction
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Solution
acceptable types/brands - characteristics
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Solution, Care of
expected shortage - rust inhibitor
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Solution, Injurious
limitation order - damaging products
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Solutions
re-use of saved ethylene glycol permitted - strengthening, reinhibitor
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Solutions, Care
wartime shortage - use, testing, renewing, storing
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Solutions, Care of
future availability, saving - follow supplier recommendation
(all models)
Anti-Freeze Tester, New Type
for new Prestone type - specific gravity changed
(all models)
Anti-Freeze, Alcohol as an
ethylene glycol replacement - thermostat, leaks, non-pressure cap for 19th-20th
(all models)
Anti-Freeze, Draining
future availability, discarding - rust inhibitor additive for water
(all models)
Anti-Freeze
Factory Delivery Cars
(Not Specified)
Antifreeze in Factory Car Shipments
Prestone shortage, shipped with alcohol - high reading thermostats, heater equipment
120C;
115C;
15th
Bearings, Care of Ball and Roller
installation/removal damage - proper support
(all models)
Cleaning Water Systems
scale/rust, overheating - chemical cleaner, rust inhibitor
(all models)
Cleaning Water Systems
scale/rust, overheating - chemical cleaner, rust inhibitor
(all models)
Cleaning Water Systems
scale/rust, overheating, delayed cleaning - chemical cleaner
(all models)
Cooling System, Care of the
hot spots, detonation - inspection/flushing, rust inhibitor
(all models)
Cradle Assembly, Radiator Core - Parts Book Correction
specified number not serviced - alternate
(not specified)
Fan Belt Renewal
shorter belt life - inspection
(all models)
Fans, Heavy Duty
low speed cooling - applications expanded
1700-1-1A-7; 1800-1-1A; 1900-1-1A; 1951; 2000-01-11; 2100-01-11-30
Fans, Service
severe use - new extra-capacity, oversize fan
1600-1
Hose Cutter, Rubber new special tool - bulk hose
(all models)
Hose, Radiator Inlet (Upper)
molded hose not available - new bendable straight hose
19th-20th
Hose, Radiator Upper (Inlet)
split, collapsed - sealed systems cap failures
18th-20th
Leaks, Repairing Cooling System
Wonderweld utility item - proper use
All Models
Overheating
Prestone anti-freeze - use of higher concentration
All Models
Radiator - Packard Rust Preventive
Information
(not specified)
Radiator Caps, Pressure
for use with special pressure radiators - function, checks
1800-1 (w/ AC);
1803-3A-4-5-6-7-8
Radiator Drain Cock
location change - more accessible
1600-1-2
Radiator Shutter Thermostats
low-temperature application expanded - revised specifications
16th
Radiator Shutter Thermostats
lower temperature for 1600-1, alcohol antifreeze - part reference
16th
Radiator Shutter Thermostats
specifications, identification - part reference
6th-14th;
120CD-138CD;
15th-16th
Radiator Shutter Whistle partly open - quicker thermostat, new blade assemblies
1500-1-2-6-7-8
Radiator Whistle
road speed - not shutters, insert screen
1500-1-2-6-7-8
Radiators and Cooling Systems, Rustproofing
expired cooling solutions - cleaning/flushing, anti-freeze
(all models)
Rust Preventative
amount, period - directions
(all models)
Rust, Preventing
formation, cooling system damage - rust inhibiting agent
(all models)
Shop Manual Corrections (1938-1939)
cooling system capacity
1601-1A-2;
1701-1A-2
Warm Weather Service
engine/cooling system - inspection/maintenance
(all models)
Water Distributing Tube (Manifold)
persistent overheating - function, inspection, corrosion
120-138CD;
115C;
1600-1-1A-2;
1700-1-1A-2;
18th-20th;
(21st-54th)
Water Pump Body, Refacing
impeller relationship, new type seals - rebuilding procedure
1600-1-1A-2;
1700-1-1A-2;
18th-21st
Water Pump Leaks
seal thrust washer vs. repair kit - housing refacing tool
16th-20th
Water Pump Leaks
thrust washer blisters - hot/cold water refilling
16th-20th
Water Pump Seal, New
new seal assembly, thrust washer - proper installation
16th-20th
Water Pump Seat Refacer
new special tool - overhaul, smooth/true cutting
1600-1-1A-2;
1700-1-1A-2;
18th
Water Pump Shaft
bore wear - set screw required
1600-1-2
Water Pump Shaft
superseded to 17th Series - additional modifications
1600-1-2
Winter Driving, Preparing Cars for
cooling system checks and maintenance
(all models)
Winter Motor Temperatures
slower driving, shorter trips, fuel economy - radiator/grille covers, higher temperature thermostat
(all models)

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

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