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

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

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

Subject	Application	Document
Caribbean Carburetors supplemental information	5588	SC Vol. 29, No. 6, p. 32
Distributor Specifications Caribbean - revisions	5688	SC Vol. 30, No. 1, p. 4
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (Correction) revised torquing procedure	24th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 5, p. 20
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment revised torquing procedure	24th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 3, p. 11
Ignition Timing first production - octane issues	5680-88	SC Vol. 29, No. 12, p. 65
Mechanical Specification Changes (Cast Dome Cylinder Heads) distributor, carburetor, spark plugs	5540	SC Vol. 29, No. 7, p. 35
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments new model information	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 1, p. 1
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments new model information	56th	SC Vol. 29, No. 13, p. 1
Optional Paint and Upholstery Schemes 1956 Information	56th Series	Trade Letter No. 56-1004
Spark Plug Plug Identification and Model Application Chart	(see chart)	PAB 48P-6
Torque Specification Change (Twin Ultramatic) universal joint flange bolt	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 8, p. 41
Torque Specifications - Additions front support arm inner bushings, upper/lower	55th	SC Vol. 29, No. 8, p. 41
Torque Specifications - Additions front wheel bearing and 56th rear axle pinion	55th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 8, p. 32
Torque Specifications new model information	55th	STB 55T-8, Dealer 7

SC = Service Counselor

SL = Service Letter

STB = Service Technical Bulletin

SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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