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

1937-42 (15th->20th Series) - SPECIFICATIONS

SubjectApplicationDocument
Camber Adjustment
specification changed - new offset adjusting pilot
1900-1
Change Over, Right Hand Drive
Information, Not Advised
(not specified)
Crankshaft Journal Sizes
bearing selection - exact dimensions provided
18th-21st
Front End Specifications
alignment - reference chart
120C;
115C;
15th-20th
Hearse and Ambulance Specifications
new cover/title - Special Edition Commercial Chassis
1701A-3A
Identification Chart, Packard Body
model identification - chassis/body/motor numbers
120-138CD;
115C;
1600-1-1D-2;
1700-1-2-3-5;
18th-20th
Identifying Numbers, Packard
motor/engine, vehicle/serial, body
6th-14th;
120-138CD;
115C;
15th-21st;
(22nd-23rd)
Ignition Timing
specifications change - high compression heads only
1600
License Data and Capacity Information - Correction
cooling system capacity - incorrect units
18th
License Data and Capacity Information
reference chart
12th-14th;
120-120C;
115C;
15th
License Data and Capacity Information
reference chart
12th-14th;
120-120C;
115C;
15th-17th
License Data and Capacity Information
reference chart
12th-14th;
120-120C;
115C;
15th-18th
License Data and Capacity Information
reference chart
18th-20th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments - Changes
new model information - corrections
16th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments - Changes and Corrections
new model information
18th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments - Correction
new model information - caster angle specifications
19th (exc. 1951)
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments - Standard Size Correction
wheelbase
1808
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments
new model information
120C;
115C;
15th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments
new model information
16th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments
new model information
17th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments
new model information
18th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments
new model information
19th (exc. 1951)
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments
new model information
20th
Mechanical Specifications and Adjustments Corrections
new model information
120C;
115C;
15th
Motor Numbers, Record of Packard
cross-referenced by model
1st-14th;
120-138CD;
115C;
15th-16th
Optional Paint and Upholstery Schemes
1941 Information
19th Series
Parts Book, Master
revised format - new group classification system
120C-138CD;
115C;
16th-18th;
19th (exc. 1951)
Piston - Standard Sizes and Adjustments Changes
skirt clearance - range reduced
2000-01-10-11-20-21-30
Pistons
cast iron to replace aluminum in production - specifications correction
20th
Rear Axle - Standard Sizes and Adjustments Changes
capacity reduced
2021
Shipping Weights Corrections, Complete Car
new model information - dimensions
120C;
115C;
15th
Shipping Weights, Complete Car
new model information - dimensions
120C;
115C;
15th
Shop Manual Corrections (1938-1939)
cooling system capacity
1601-1A-2;
1701-1A-2
Shop Manual Corrections (1938-1939)
crankcase oil capacity
1600; 1700
Shop Manual Corrections (1938-1939)
transmission oil capacity - engine tappet settings
1603-4-5;
1703-3A-5
Spark Plug
Plug Identification and Model Application Chart
(see chart)
Starter Motor - Standard Sizes and Adjustments Changes
oilers reduced
2020-21
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
Vehicle Reference, Packard
model, body, motor numbers - 1931-1948
8th-14th;
120-138CD;
115C;
15th-22nd
Vehicle Stamp Set
new special tool - dealer/delivery info
16th

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

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