1946 PACKARD

1946 PACKARD

Model Designations:

Packard Clipper Six, Series 2100 6 Cylinder

Packard Clipper Eight, Standard Series 2101 & DeLuxe Series 2111, 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Clipper Eight, Series 2103, 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Clipper Eight, Series 2106 & 2126, 8 Cylinder

1946 PACKARD

Packard Clipper Six, Series 2100, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1685

Base Price: $1,680; Shipping Weight: 3,450 Pounds

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1682

Base Price: $1,730; Shipping Weight: 3,495 Pounds

4 Door Taxi, 6 Passsenger, Body #1686

Base Price: $1,945; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Pounds

4 Door Partition Taxi, 6 Passenger, Body #1684

Base Price: $2,069; Shipping Weight: 3,730 Pounds

Total Clipper Six Production: 15,892

Packard Clipper Eight Body Styles

Clipper Eight Standard, Series 2101

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1692

Base Price: $1,802; Shipping Weight: 3,575 Pounds

Clipper Eight DeLuxe, Series 2111

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1615

Base Price: $1,817; Shipping Weight: 3,625 Pounds

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1612

Base Price: $1,869; Shipping Weight: 3,670 Pounds

Total Clipper Eight Production: 5,714

Super Clipper Eight, Series 2103

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1675

Base Price: $2,241; Shilpping Weight: 3,950 Pounds

4 Door Trunk Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1672

Base Price: $2,290; Shipping Weight: 3,995 Pounds

Total Super Clipper Eight Production: 4,924

Custom Super Clipper, Series 2106 & 2126

.Standard Wheelbase, Series 2106

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1625

Base Price: $2,913; Shipping Weight: 4,000 Pounds

4 Door Traveler Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #1622

Base Price: $3,047; Shipping Weight: 4,060 Pounds

Total Custom Super Clipper Standard Wheelbase Production: 1,472

Extended Wheelbase, Series 2126

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body #1651

Base Price: $4,332; Shipping Weight: 4870 Pounds

4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger, Body #1650

Base Price: $4,496; Shipping Weight: 4,900 Pounds

Total Custom Super Clipper Extended Wheelbase Production: 1,291

General Specifications, Packard Clipper, Model 2100, 6 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 120 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: 6.71 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 29.40

Horsepower: 105 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 192 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-530S .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

General Specifications, Packard Clipper, Models 2101, 8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 120 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: 6.85 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 33.80

Horsepower: 125 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 230 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WDO-512S (2 Barrell) .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

General Specifications, Packard Super Clipper Eight, Series 2003 & 2123,

8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: Series 2003: 127 Inches; Series 2123: 148 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 356.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.85 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 165 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 292 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WDO-512S (2 Barrell) .

Tire Size: 6.50 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 28, Rear, 28

General Specifications, Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight, Series 2106 & 2126,

8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: Series 2106: 127 Inches; Series 2126: 148 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 356.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 6.85 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 165 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 292 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WDO-512S (2 Barrell) .

Tire Size: Series 2106: 7.00 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear, 25

Series 2126: 7.00 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 25, Rear, 25

Tune Up Specifications, Packard Six, All Model Numbers, 6 Cylinder

Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: AC 104, Auto-Lite P4, Champion Y4A, UY6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .020"

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

Distributor Cam Angle:

Auto-Lite Distributor: 38 Degrees,

Delco-Remy Distributor: 35 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 4th Line Before TDC on Flywheel

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 118 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Super 8)

Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: AC 104, Auto-Lite P4, Champion Y4A, UY6, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .017"

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

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 5th Line Before TDC on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 118 PSI

Tune Up Specifications, Packard Super Eight, 8 Cylinder

Spark Plug: Gap .028"

Spark Plug Type: AC 104, Auto-Lite P4, or Champion Y4A

Point Gap: .017"

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

Distributor Cam Angle: 27 Degrees

Ignition Timing: 4th Line Before TDC on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 133 PSI

Valve Specifications, Packard Six, All Models, 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: 52 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

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

Exhaust .004"-.005"

Valve Specifications, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Super 8)

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: 52 Lbs @ 1-5/8 inches (New Springs)

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

Exhaust .004"-.005"

Valve Specifications, Packard Super Eight

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: 60 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

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

Exhaust .004"-.005"

Piston & Ring Data, Packard Six, All Series, 6 & 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, All Models, 6 & 8Cylinder (Except Super 8)

Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0934"-2.0944"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

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

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-46 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7455"-2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0015"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, Packard Super Eight

Camshaft End Play: .001:-.004"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .0015"-.0025"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.2497"-2.2507"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0015"

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" -.0015"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"

Main Bolt Tension: 82-85 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, Packard Six, All Models, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System: 14 Quarts Without Heater; 15 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 17 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 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Super 8)

Cooling System: 17 Quarts Without Heater, 18 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5-1/2 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 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Capacities, Packard Super Eight:

Cooling System: 20 Quarts Without Heater, 21 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 20 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: 6-3/4 Pints

Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1GC-4505

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .28-.32 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 400 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 7-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:

Distributor #1110132

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31-37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 - 21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 2 Degrees @ 425 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" - 8"

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13" - 15"

Maximum Advance: 9 Degrees

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:

Distributor #1GP-4502A

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

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: 1 Degrees @ 420 RPM

Full Advance: 10-3/4 Degrees @ 1,550 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 11" Vacuum

Full Advance: 6 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

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

Distributor #1GT-4102

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

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: 1 Degree @ 325 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 1,900 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 8-3/4" Vacuum

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

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102682

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 25

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 or 12 Volts: 1.75 - 1.95 Amperes

Regulator #1118202

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 - 3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications - 6 Cylinder Models:

Part #1107037

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 550 Amperes, 3.25 Volts @ 11.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications - 6 & 8 Cylinder Models:

Part #MAW-4027

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Torque Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque

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

Part #MAX-4052

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 74 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 2,360 RPM

Lock Test: 410 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 13.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications - 6 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #530S

Casting # 317

Repair Kit # 1320

Float Level: 3/8"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 1-1/2 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"

Carter Carburetor Specifications - 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WDO

Part #512S

Casting # 371

Repair Kit # 1092A

Float Level: 5/32"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113

Pump Travel: 14/64" (Short Stroke)

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: .020"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Carter Carburetor Specifications - Super Eight, 8 Cylinder:

Carburetor Model: WDO

Part #531S-SA

Casting # 377 & 564

Repair Kit # 1321A

Float Level: 5/32"

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

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113

Pump Travel: 26/64" (Short Stroke)

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: .023"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: None

Fuel Pump Data:

6 Cylinder

Pump Type: AJ

Maximum Pressure: 3-3/4 PSI

8 Cylinder & Super 8

Pump Type: AH

Maximum Pressure: 3-3/4 PSI

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Series 2100: F-1501

Series 2101 & 2111: F-300001

Series 2103 & 2123: F-500001

Series 2106 & 2126: F-500001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001

Brake Specifications, Packard Eight 6 Cylinder:

Lining Material: Molded

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Front: 24-1/2"

Rear: 22-5/8"

Width: 1-3/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-5/16"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Super 8)

Lining Material: Molded

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

Width: 1-3/4"

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/16"

Rear: 1-5/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Packard Super Eight:

Lining Material: Molded;

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

Width: Front Wheel: 2-1/4"; Rear Wheel: 2"

Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Pedal Free Play: 3/8"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1"

Rear: 1-5/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard Six & Eight (Except Super Eight):

Caster: - 1 Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe-In: 0 to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Packard Super Eight:

Caster: - 2 Degrees

Camber: Zero Degrees

Toe-In: 0 to 1/8"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees

Rear Axle Data, Packard Six, All Models:

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: -

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1946 Packard, All Models Historical Data

Model Year Introduction was in April 1946.

Total 1946 Packard Production was 29,293.