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1. VOL 29 NO 8 PARTS STUDEBAKER PACKARD CORPORATION ounselor ACCESSORIES PACKARD DIVISION OF AUGUST 1955 Carburetor Metering Rods Jets Repair Kits 55th Series Listed below are the Carburetor Assembly Numbers Metering Rods Jets Gasket and Repair Kits for the 55th Series cars Part No Description Models No Req 440823 Carburetor Assembly 5560 80 ui Rochester 4 GC Not used 5588 458988 Carburetor Repair Kit 5560 80 1 Not used 5588 458989 Carburetor Gasket Set 5560 80 1 Not used 5588 458982 Metering Jet Primary Std 5560 80 2 Not used 5588 458787 Metering Jet Primary Lean 5560 80 2 Not used 5588 458788 5560 80 2 Metering Jet Secondary Std Not used 5588 476010 Carburetor Assembly 5588 1 Rochester 4 GC Front 476011 Carburetor Assembly 5588 1 Rochester 4 GC Rear Early Production 5540 Models Used With Machined Dome Cylinder Heads Part No 474046 Carburetor Replacement Kit Carter WCFB 2284 S NOTE Carter Carburetor WCFB 2284 S replaces WCFB 2232 S which was original equipment on 5540 models with machined dome cylinder heads When installing the Carbure tor Replacement Kit WCFB 2284 S on engines with machine Description Models No Req 5540 1 39 a dome cylinder heads install the metering rods 75 1163 fur nished in the kit 474273 Carburetor Repair Kit WCFB 2232 S 5540 T 474272 Carburetor Gasket Set 5540 i 458911 Metering Rod 52. is ex hausted This cancellation will affect the following models 2302 32 with engine No suffix F 2401 Bodies 2467 69 2401 2501 with 300 engine or with engine No suffix H 2402 06 13 2502 06 13 31 2602 06 13 26 31 5402 2601 11 33 5400 01 11 33 with engine No suffix H Part No 465074 Motor Camshaft can be used in the above models and will be shipped for service replacement when the stock of No 419432 is exhausted Part No 419432 Motor Camshaft cannot be used in the 359 cu in engines in place of Part No 465074 because the connecting rod bolts would strike the No 419432 camshaft Windshield Pillar Post Weatherstrip 55th Series New moulded type windshield pillar post weather strips are available for field installation on the 55th Series Cars They can be installed by coating the contact surface on the weatherstrip and the windshield post with 3M weatherstrip cement after the cement becomes tacky firmly press the weatherstrip in place The weatherstrips are available through your Zone Warehouse as listed 475244 Front Door Weatherstrip Upper Right 475245 Front Door Weatherstrip Upper Left NOTE Cut off upper end of weatherstrips to proper length when using on bodies 5547 67 87 88 Electric Window Shaft and Pinion 55th Series A number of reports have been received of the electric window lift transmission pinion gears com ing loose from the pinion shafts New type shaft and pinion ass
3. 540 2 Standard 75 1163 474264 Metering Rod 5540 2 One Size Lean 75 1211 474265 Metering Rod Kit 5540 1 Two Sizes Lean 75 1213 U Secondary Jets must be changed with two size leaner metering rods Late Production 5540 Models Used With Cast Dome Cylinder Heads Part No 474046 Carburetor Replacement Kit Carter WCFB 2284 S NOTE The metering rods in the carburetor are correct for engines with cast dome heads discard the metering rods 75 1163 furnished with the kit Description Models No Req 5540 1 474274 Carburetor Repair Kit 5540 1 WCFB 2284 S 474272 Carburetor Gasket Set 5540 Z 474156 Metering Rod 5540 2 Standard 75 1170 474260 Metering Rod 5540 2 One Size Lean 75 1195 Metering Rod Kit 5540 1 Two Sizes Lean 75 1197 U Secondary Jets must be changed with two size leaner metering rods 474261 PRODUCT Fee a Engine Runaway Low to High Shifts 55th Series Engine runaway during low to high shifts has been reported on a few 55th Series cars that could not be corrected by changing the throttle rod adjustment to raise the throttle pressure in the transmission In some instances it has been found that the high range clutch piston in the released position rests on the milled surface indicated by B in the illustration restricting the oil pressure to the back of the piston causing slow engagement of the clutch When the piston is in its released position the flange on the piston sho
4. aimed 3 below the light centerline at 25 feet rather than 2 as recom mended by the manufacturers If you are not sure about the legal headlight aim specification in your state check with local or state police authorities Above all else aim the headlamps accurately and keep them clean Mis aim of even a small amount will literally steal away a large part of the improved lighting designed into the Sealed Beam headlamps and may seriously glare the oncoming driver Ac curacy means within a small fraction of a degree because an error of a half degree results in a mis aim of 5 feet at a distance of 600 feet ahead of the vehicle The dust and dirt accumulated in half an evenings driving may easily reduce illumination 50 per cent For aiming instructions refer to the electrical sec tion Headlamp Aiming in your new 55th Series Service Manual NOTE The new sealed beam headlights have been approved in Idaho and Texas but the act is not effec tive at this writing Consult your local or state police authorities as to the effective date Windshield Glass Squeaks 55th Series Occasionally squeaks or grunts will develop be tween the windshield glass and weatherstrip while driving over rough roads especially if the glass is not centered in the weatherstrip Beginning July 18th with the following vehicle numbers 5522 7802 42 7915 47 7033 62 8431 67 7012 82 9265 87 7230 88 1493 production started using Sealzi
5. ed periods A one step hotter spark plug Champion H 11 has been released for service to aid in the elimination of the cold fouling condition These hotter spark plugs are available for the 5560 and 80 models and the early 5540 models with the mathined cylinder head com bustion chamber and may be ordered under Part No 532268 Power Steering Pump Reservoir 55th Series A few reports have been received of the dip stick breaking loose from the filler cap and slight oil leaks through the vent on the cap a The Packard_ Library http www thepackardlibrary com Production has discontinued the dip stick and are placing a decal on the top of the reservoir with in structions to maintain the fluid level to the top of the filter element The filler cap has been redesigned to prevent the slight oil leak through the vent The new caps are available through your Zone Warehouse under Part Number 474071 Twin Ultramatic Transmission Fluid Production started using a new improved Ultra matic Transmission Fluid at the start of the 55th Series Twin Ultramatic Transmission This new fluid can be distinguished by its greenish blue cast It has improved anti friction properties which result in better clutch plate durability and also less wear of metallic surfaces The new fluid has a Pour Point close to 60 F below zero which insures satisfactory transmission performance in the coldest weather This new fluid may be mixed with any t
6. emblies made from one piece of stock are now used in production and are available for field installation One shaft and pinion will fit either a front or rear door and are the same for all models The new type shaft and pinion assembly can be ordered under Part Number 474388 Torque Specification Change 55th Series Please refer to your Service Technical Bulletin 551 4 Dealer 4 January 19 1955 and to the torque specifications that were attached to Service Technical Bulletin 55T 8 Dealer 7 January 31 1955 In Service Technical Bulletin 55T 4 change item 2 to read 50 7m lbs instead of 20 in lbs In the last item under Twin Ultramatic Transmission torque specifications add the following Back off the flange bolt a turn or two and retorque it to 50 in Ibs The flange bolt torque specifications are correct as described on page 49 in the Twin Ultramatic Section of your new Service Manual Crankshaft Identification 55th Series Please refer to your Service Counselor Vol 29 No 5 May 1955 on the above subject The crankshafts with a number 4 stamped on a milled surface on one end of the front counterweight may be used in either the 4 or 3 13 16 bore engines The crankshafts stamped with the number 3 can only be used in the 3 13 16 bore engines Spark Plug Fouling 55th Series Spark plug cold fouling may be encountered occasionally in 55th Series cars that are driven at low speeds for prolong
7. he horn ring contact plate as follows 1 Pry out the horn button and remove the steering wheel assembly 2 Remove the three screws that attaches the con tact plate to the steering wheel install the three spacers No 6480674 behind the plate and secure the plate with the three new longer screws No G 166580 See illustration G 166580 SCREWS 3 PA 6480674 SPACER 3 3 Align the steering wheel in the straight ahead position tighten it securely and reinstall the horn button The spacers and longer screws may be ordered as follows Part No Description No Required 6480674 Spacers 3 G 166580 Screws 3 New Style Sealed Beam Headlights New improved Sealed Beam headlight units with shielded upper filaments revised lenses and in creased wattage will be factory installed on new vehicles shortly after July 4th and are being sold for use in all states The new type Sealed Beam units are available from your Studebaker Packard Parts Depots for use as a service replacement The new units are stocked by all depots under Part No 458921 for cars with 6 volt electrical systems or Part No 472164 for 12 volt systems Use the new type units in pairs only on initial installations 42 __The Packard_ Library http Awww thepackardlibrary com __ Two states Florida and Georgia while approving in general the new Sealed Beam units and permitting their use require that the units be
8. t between the glass and weather strip to prevent the squeak and grunt It is suggested on those cars prior to the vehicle numbers listed above in which the squeaking and grunting of the windshields occurs and where the glass creeps out of the weatherstrip that Sealzit be used The windshield mouldings should be removed so that the glass can be shifted to properly center it in the weatherstrip Using a putty knife pry the weather strip away from the glass and work the Sealzit down in the weatherstrip as far as possible Windshield Sealzit Part No s PA 410357 and PA 410857 are listed in the Accessories Section of your Parts Book Cylinder and Piston Assembly 55th Series Service replacement cylinder and piston assemblies for the 55th Series engines are made up for the Twin Ultramatic Transmission When installing a cylinder and piston assembly on standard transmission or overdrive equipped cars the only change necessary is to remove and discard the dowel located in the upper flange of the bell housing PRINTED IN U S A lt gt
9. uld rest on the shoulder A in the high range clutch housing leaving 031 clearance between the end of the piston and the milled surface marked B which provides a means for the oil pressure to engage the clutch If the piston is found to be touching or resting on the milled surface B in the clutch housing oil passages can be provided by filing four grooves in the piston as shown Using the edge of a 12 file carefully file four grooves equally spaced 1 16 deep and 14 outward from the champhered center hole in the piston Piston Pin Lock 55th Series A recent alteration now effective in production revised the size of the piston pin lock groove in the piston and the lock wire size Due to the change in the depth and width of the groove in the piston it is very important that correct locks be installed Early type pistons with numbers 440585 440586 440587 and 440588 cast inside of the pistons will require the piston pin lock Part No 440847 40 no The Packard_Library http Awww thepackardlibrary com The new pistons with numbers 473324 476041 476045 and 476047 cast inside of the pistons will require the new piston pin lock Part No 440995 The wire size of the two piston pin locks are listed for your ready reference 440847 Lock 080 wire size 440995 Lock 063 wire size Motor Camshaft Part No 419432 Motor Camshaft will be cancelled for service replacement when present stock
10. ype A automatic transmission fluid which has an AQ AFT number embossed on the top of the can However we recommend that the new type fluid be used and it is available at the Central Warehouse in quarts gallons 5 gallon and 55 gallon drum lots Service Manual Corrections 55th Series Please refer to the Engine Section in your new 55th Series Service Manual and make the following correc tions On page 1 under DESCRIPTION change 3 3 16 bore to read 3 13 16 bore On page 32 under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS change Bore and Stroke 3 1825 x 3 5 to read Bore and Stroke 3 8125 x 3 5 Please make the same corrections on the same pages in your Serviceman s Training Book Clipper Packard V 8 Engines Torque Specifications Additions 55th Series Please refer to your Service Technical Bulletin 551 8 Dealer 7 January 31 1955 Two additional torque specifications have been released for service and should be added to the torque specifications under Suspension a Front Support Arm Lower Inner Bushing 114 145 155 lbs ft E k b Front Support Arm Upper Inner Bushing 114 115 125 lbs ft Horn Button Contact 55th Series A few reports have been received of the horn button not making contact when the horn ring is pushed down at the location in line with the spoke of the steering wheel This condition can be corrected by installing spac ers and longer screws between the steering wheel and t
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