1940 PACKARD



Model Designations:


Packard One-Ten, Eighteenth Series, (1800), 6 Cylinder

Packard One Twenty, Eighteenth Series, (1801), 8 Cylinder

Packard One-Sixty, Super Eight, Eighteenth Series, (1803, 1804 & 1805), 8 Cylinder

Packard One-Eighty, Custom Super Eight, Eighteenth Series, (1806, 1807, & 1808), 8 Cylinder




1940 PACKARD 1800



Packard "110", 1800 Series, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles


Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body #1388

Base Price: $867; Shipping Weight: 3,120 Pounds


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1385

Base Price: $940; Shipping Weight: 3,165 Pounds


Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1389

Base Price: $1,104; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds


2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1384

Base Price: $964; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds


4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1382

Base Price: $996; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds


Station Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body # 1383

Base Price: $1,200; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are not available.




General Specifications, Packard "110", Series 1800, 6 Cylinder


Wheelbase: 122 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 245.3 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.36 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 100 @ 3,200 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.3:1

Carburetor: Stromberg BXOV-26 .

Tire Size: 6.25 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 28




Tune Up Specifications, Packard "110", Series 1800, 6 Cylinder


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

Distributor Cam Angle: 35 Degrees, Except Distributor #1GC-4503 which is 38 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 3rd Line Before TDC on Flywheel

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .007", Exhaust .010"

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs



Valve Specifications, Packard "110", Series 1800, 6 Cylinder


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .007"; Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .013"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 47 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .003"-.005"



Piston & Ring Data, Packard "110", Series 1800, 6 Cylinder


Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"



Engine Bearing Data, Packard "110", Series 1800, 6 Cylinder

Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0944"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0008"-.0028"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 55-60 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7455"-2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.



Capacities, Packard "110", Series 1800, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 17 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 4-1/2 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1800: C-1501



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001



Brake Specifications, Packard "110", Series 1800


Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 22-5/8"

Width: 1-3/4",

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"



Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard "110", Series1800


Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: +7/8 Degrees

Toe In: 3/64"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees



Rear Axle Data, Packard "110", Series 1800

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"



Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart Warner

Temperature: Stewart Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater, Clock, Cigar Lighter, Overdrive.




1940 Packard "110", Series 1800, Historical Data


Model Year Introduction was in August 1939.

Total 1940 Packard "110" Production was 62,300.






1940 PACKARD "120" EIGHT, 1801


Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles


Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body # 1398

Base Price: $1,038; Shipping Weight: 3,340 Pounds


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1395

Base Price: $1,111; Shipping Weight: 3,450


Convertible Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1399

Base Price: $1,277; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds


4 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1396

Base Price: $1,239; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds


Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1397

Base Price: $1,573; Shipping Weight: 3,710 Pounds


2 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1394

Base Price: $1,135; Shipping Weight: 3,510


Sation Wagon, 8 Passenger, Body #1393

Base Price: $1,404; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds


4 Door Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1392

Base Price: $1,166; Shipping Weight: 3,520 Pounds


Victoria Convertible, Darrin Body, 5 Passenger, Body #700

Base Price: $3,819; Shipping Weight: 3,826 Pounds


DeLuxe Models


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1395D

Base Price: $1,161; Shipping Weight: 3,400 Pounds


Convertible Coube, 2/4 Passenger, Body #1399D

Base Price: $1,318; Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds


Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1396D

Base Price: $1,314; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5 Passsenger, Body #1392D

Base Price: $1,246; Shipping Weight: 3,495 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are not available.





General Specifications, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Wheelbase: 127 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-1/4"

Engine Displacement: 282.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.41 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 120 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.09:1

Carburetor: Not Available .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 28




Tune Up Specifications, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 3rd Line Before TDC on Flywheel

Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake .007", Exhaust .010"

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs


Valve Specifications, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .007"; Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .013"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 5 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 47 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001"-.003"

Exhaust .003"-.005"




Piston & Ring Data, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Piston Removal: From Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"

Engine Bearing Data, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0944"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-46 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7455"-2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.



Capacities, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Cooling System: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1801: C-300001



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001


Brake Specifications, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24-1/2"

Width: 1-3/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"





Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Caster: +1-1/2 Degrees

Camber: +7/8 Degrees

Toe In; 3/64"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees



Rear Axle Data, Packard "120", Series 1801, 8 Cylinder


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"




Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart Warner

Temperature: Stewart Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater, Spotlight, Dual Sidemounts, Sidemount Covers, No-Rol Device, Overdrive.




1940 Packard "120", Series 1801, Historical Data


Model Year Introduction was in August 1939.

Total 1940 Packard Eight Production was 28,138.

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PACKARD SUPER EIGHT "160", (1803, 1804 & 1805)



Packard Super Eight "160", 8 Cylinder Body Styles


Business Coupe, 2 Passenger, Body #1378

Base Price: $1,524; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Pounds


Club Coupe, 2/4 Passenger, Body # 1375

Base Price: $1,595; Shipping Weight: 3,735 Pounds


Convertible Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body #1379

Base Price: $1,775; Shipping Weight: 3,795 Pounds


Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1376

Base Price: $1,717; Shipping Weight: 3,780 Pounds


Convertible Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1377

Base Price: $2,050; Shipping Weight: 3,990 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1372

Base Price: $1,632; Shipping Weight: 3,825 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1362

Base Price: $1,895; Shipping Weight: 4,070


Touring Limousine, 5/8 Passenger, Body #1370

Base Price: $2,184; Shipping Weight: 4,460 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5/8 Passenger, Body # 1371

Base Price: $2,026; Shipping Weight: 4,250 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are Not Available.



General Specifications, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804 & 1805:


Wheelbase: 1803 - 127"

1804 - 138"

1805 - 148"

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 356.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.45 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 160 @ 3,500 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio:

Model 1803: 3.92:1

Model 1804: 4.09:1

Model 1805: 4.36:1

Carburetor: Not Available .

Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 26, Rear, 28




Tune Up Specifications, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804 & 1805):


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 4th Line Before TDC on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero", Exhaust Zero"

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs



Carburetor Specifications:



Valve Specifications, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804, & 1805:


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero"; Exhaust Zero"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Zero"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 4 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 56 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.003"

Exhaust .004"-.005"



Piston & Ring Data, Packard Super Eight "160", (1803, & 1805):


Piston Removal: Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"



Engine Bearing Data, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804 & 1805:


Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2497"-2.2507"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 56-58 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.746"-2.747"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.




Capacities, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804, & 1805:


Cooling System: 20 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1803-5: C-500001



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001



Brake Specifications, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803:


Lining Material: Molded;

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24-1/2"

Width: 1-3/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"


Brake Specifications, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1804 & 1805:


Lining Material: Molded;

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 26"

Width: 2-1/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"


Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804& 1805):


Caster: - 1 Degree

Camber: +7/8 Degree

Toe In; 3/64"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees



Rear Axle Data, Packard Super Eight "160", Series 1803, 1804 & 1805):


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"




Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart-Warner

Temperature: Stewart-Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater & Defroster, Spotlight, Fog Lights, No-Roll Hillholder, Overdrive, Dual Sidemounts, Steel Spoke Wheels.



.1940 Packard Super Eight "160", Historical Data


Model Year Introduction was in August 1939.

Total 1940 Super Eight Production was 5,662.










PACKARD CUSTOM SUPER EIGHT "180"

SERIES (1806, 1807, & 1808)



Packard Custom Super Eight, "180", 8 Cylinder Body Styles


Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1356

Base Price: $2,243; Shipping Weight: 3,900 Pounds

Convertible Victoria, Darrin Body, Body #700

Base Price: $4,570; Shipping Weight: 4,121 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1342

Base Price: $2,410; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Pounds


Formal Sedan, 5 Passenger, Body #1332

Base Price: $2,840; Shipping Weight: 4,210 Pounds


All Weather Cabriolet, Rollston Body, 5/7 Passenger, Body #594

Base Price: $4,450; Shipping Weight: 4,050 Pounds


Convertible Sedan, Darrin Body, Body #710

Base Price: $6,300; Shipping Weight: 4,050 Pounds


Sport Sedan, Darrin Body, 5 Passenger, Body #720

Base Price: $6,100; Shipping Weight: 4,215 Pounds


Trunk Limousine, 5/8 Passenger, Body #1350

Base Price: $2,669; Shipping Weight: 4,585 Pounds


Trunk Sedan, 5/8 Passenger, Body #1351

Base Price: $2,541; Shipping Weight: 4,510 Pounds


All Weather Car, Rollston Body, Body #695

Base Price: $4,574; Shipping Weight: 4,175 Pounds


Production Totals by Body Style are Not Available.





General Specifications, Packard Custom Super 8 "180", (1806, 1807, & 1808):


Wheelbase: 1806 - 127"

1807 - 138"

1808 - 148"

Engine Type: V-Type, 67 Degree, 12 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 356.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.45 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 160 @ 3,500 RPM

Torque: Not Available

Rear Axle Ratio:

1806: 3.92:1

1807: 4.90:1

1808: 4.36:1

Carburetor: Not Available .

Tire Size: 7.00 x 16 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 27, Rear, 29





Tune Up Specifications, Packard Custom Super Eight, "180", Series 1806, 1807, & 1808):


Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: Champion Y-4, UY-6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .017"

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 degrees;

Ignition Timing: 4th Line Before TDC on Vibration Damper

Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4

Tappet Clearance, Hot: Intake Zero, Exhaust Zero

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs



Valve Specifications, Packard Custom Super Eight, "180", Series 1806, 1807, & 1808:


Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake Zero"; Exhaust Zero"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: Zero"; Exhaust: Zero"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens at 4 Degrees BeforeTop Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 10 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Spring Pressure: 56 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.003"

Exhaust .004"-.005"




Piston & Ring Data, Packard Custom Super Eight, "180", Series 1806, 1807, & 1808:


Piston Removal: Above

Piston Clearance (Minimum):

Top of Skirt, Inch: .0005"

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"





Engine Bearing Data, Packard Custom Super Eight, "180", Series, 1806, 1807, & 1808:


Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2497"-2.2507"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 56-58 Ft Lbs

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.746"-2.747"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.




Capacities, Packard Custom Super Eight, "180:, Series, 1806, 1807, & 1808:


Cooling System: 20 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Grade of Oil: Above +32F 30;

Above +10F 20W;

Above -10F 10W

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 140, Winter 90

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H




Beginning Engine Numbers:

Packard 1806-8 CC-500001



Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001




Brake Specifications, Packard Custom Super Eight "180", Series 1806:


Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 24-1/2"

Width: 2"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"



Brake Specifications, Packard Custom Super Eight "180", Series 1807 & 1808:


Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 26"

Width: 2-1/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"




Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard Custom Super Eight "180", Series 1806, 1807, & 1808:


Caster: - 1 Degrees

Camber: +7/8 Degrees

Toe In; 3/64"

Kingpin Angle: 1-5/6 Degrees




Rear Axle Data, Packard Custom Super Eight "180", Series 1806, 1807 & 1808:


Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None

Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"




Dash Gauge Manufacturers:


Gasoline: Stewart-Warner

Temperature: Stewart-Warner

Oil Pressure: -

Ammeter: -




Popular Options


Radio, Heater, Spotlight, Single Sidemount, Sidemount Covers, Cigar Ligher, Bumper Guards, Overdrive.



.1940 Packard Custom Super Eight "180", , Historical Data:


Model Year Introduction was in August 1939.

Total 1940 Packard "180" Production was 1,900.





Total Packard Production for 1940: 98,000.




1940 PACKARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR:


DISTRIBUTORS, GENERATORS, REGULATORS,

STARTING MOTORS, & CARBURETORS

ALL SERIES




Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GW-4143

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .28-.32 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 8-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM



Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GW-4143A

Cam Angle: 35 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .28-.32 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 590 RPM

Full Advance: 9-1/2 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM



Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GC-4053

Cam Angle: 38 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .28-.32 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 550 RPM

Full Advance: 8-3/4 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM







Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GP-4501

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,200 RPM



Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GP-4501A

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 525 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,550 RPM



Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder:


Distributor #1GT-4102

Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 3 Degrees @ 475 RPM

Full Advance: 11-1/2 Degrees @ 1,800 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 8-5/8" Vacuum

Full Advance: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 16" Vacuum





Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models


Generator #GEA-4801A

Brush Spring Tension: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.57 - 1.75 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 915 RPM

Maximum Output: 35 Amperes; N/A Volts @ 1,500 RPM




Auto-Lite Generator Specifications, Super Eight, 8 Cylinder Models


Generator #GEA-4802A

Brush Spring Tension: Brush: 53 Ounces (Maximum)

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.57 - 1.75 Amperes

Low Output Test: 8 Amperes, 7.6 Volts @ 1,060 RPM

Maximum Output: 35 Amperes; N/A Volts @ 1,700 RPM







Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRB-4012B-1

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 7.0 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: .5 - 3.0 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34 - 36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.45 Volts



Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRP-4002A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34 - 36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts



Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, 6 & 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage

Regulator #VRP-4201A-1

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34 - 36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts




Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRP-4003A

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts




Auto-Lite Regulator Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder Models:


Regulator Type: Voltage & Current

Regulator #VRP-4202A-1

Ground Polarity: Positive

Voltage to Close Relay Points: 6.4 - 6.6 Volts

Amperage to Open Relay Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Maximum Operating Amperage: 34-36 Amperes

Maximum Operating Voltage: 7.35 Volts







Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models:


Part #MZ-4078

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 560 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 11.8 Ft Lbs Torque



Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications - 8 Cylinder Models:


Part #MAW-4018

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 4,900 RPM

Lock Test: 670 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 18.0 Ft Lbs Torque



Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications, Super Eight - 8 Cylinder Models:


Part #MAX-4041

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 77 Amperes, 5.5 Volts @ 2,695 RPM

Lock Test: 906 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 45.9 Ft Lbs Torque






Carter Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #477S

Casting # 332

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 3/8"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 - 1-3/4 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102

Pump Travel: 16/64"

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve open .030", there should be .005" to

.015" clearance between rocker arm & pump arm.

Unloader Setting: 7/16"

Fast Idle Setting: 5/8"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"




Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: BXOV-26

Part #A-19162

Code #10-39E

Repair Kit # RK-77

Float Level: 5/8"

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: Flush

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: Flush

Choke Unloader Setting: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight, 8 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: WDO

Part #479S

Casting # 329

Repair Kit # N/A

Float Level: 9/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns to Open

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113

Pump Travel: 26/64"

Anti-Percolator Setting: With throttle valve closed, and .015" gauge inserted between anti-percolator stem & lip of arm,the indicator llines should be flush with the top of the anti-percolator plugs.

Unloader Setting: 11/64"

Fast Idle Setting: .030"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None



Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight - 8 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: AAV-26

Part #A-19172

Code #10-40A

Repair Kit # RK-106

Float Level: With engine idling, fuel level should be at bottom of sight bowl

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .040"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .012"

Fast Idle Setting: 7/64"

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"



Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight - 8 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: AAV-26

Part #A-19172

Code #10-40D

Repair Kit # RK-78

Float Level: With engine idling, fuel level should be at bottom of sight bowl

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .040"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .012"

Fast Idle Setting: 7/64"

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"



Stromberg Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight - 8 Cylinder:


Carburetor Model: AAV-26

Part #A-19172

Code #10-40E

Repair Kit # RK-107

Float Level: With engine idling, fuel level should be at bottom of sight bowl

Throttle Position for Economizer Valve: Controlled by Manifold Vacuum

Throttle Valve Location for Idle: .022"

Throttle Valve Location for Vacuum Spark Control: .012"

Fast Idle Setting: 7/64"

Choke Unloader Setting: 11/64"



Fuel Pump Data:


6 Cylinder

Pump Type: AT

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI


8 Cylinder

Pump Type: AH

Maximum Pressure: 3-3/4 PSI


Super 8

Pump Type: AJ

Maximum Pressure: 4 PSI


12 Cylinder

Pump Type: I

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/2 PSI



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