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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