1948 PACKARD
Model Designations:
Packard Standard Eight, Series 2201 8 Cylinder
Packard Standard Eight DeLuxe, Series 2211, 8 Cylinder
Packard Super Eight, Series 2202, 8 Cylinder
Packard Super Eight Convertible, Series 2232, 8 Cylinder
Packard Custom Eight, Series 2206, 8 Cylinder
Packard Custom Eight Convertible, Series 2233, 8 Cylinder
1948 PACKARD
Packard Standard Eight, Series 2201, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2275
Base Price: $2,125; Shipping Weight: 3,755 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2292
Base Price: $2,150; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Pounds
4 Door Station Sedan, 6 Passsenger, Body #2293
Base Price: $3,350; Shipping Weight: 4,080 Pounds
Total Standard Eight Production: 12,803
Packard Standard Eight DeLuxe, Series 2211, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2265
Base Price: $2,350; Shipping Weight: 3,770 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2262
Base Price: $2,375; Shipping Weight: 3,850 Pounds
Total Standard Eight DeLuxe Production: 47,790
Packard Super Eight, Series 2202, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2275
Base Price: $2,690; Shipping Weight: 3,855 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2272
Base Price: $2,391; Shipping Weight: 4,025 Pounds
Total Super Eight Production: 12,929
Packard Super Eight, Extended Wheelbase, Series 2222, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body #2277
Base Price: $3,300; Shipping Weight: 4460 Pounds
4 Door DeLuxe, 7 Passenger, Body #2271
Base Price: $3,650; Shipping Weight: 4,590 Pounds
Total Custom Super Eight Extended Wheelbase Production: 1,740
Packard Super Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe, Series 2232, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2279
Base Price: $3,250; Shipping Weight: 4,025 Pounds
Total Super Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe Production: 4,750
Packard Custom Eight, Series 2206, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2255
Base Price: $3,700; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2252
Base Price: $3,750; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds
Total Custom Eight Production: 5,935
Packard Custom Eight, Extended Wheelbase, Series 2226, 8 Cylinder
4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body #2251
Base Price: $4,704; Shipping Weight: 4860 Pounds
4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger, Body #2250
Base Price: $4,868; Shipping Weight: 4,880 Pounds
Total Custom Custom Eight Extended Wheelbase Production: 231
Packard Custom Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe, Series 2233, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles
2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2259
Base Price: $4,295; Shipping Weight: 4,380 Pounds
Total Custom Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe Production: 1,103
General Specifications, Packard Standard Eight & DeLuxe Eight, Models 2201 & 2211, 8 Cylinder
Wheelbase: 120 Inches
Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2 X 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 288.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 130 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 226 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratios Available: 3.54:1; 3.90:1; 4.10:1; 4.36:1
Carburetor: Carter WDO-644S (2 Barrell) .
Tire Size: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
General Specifications, Packard Super Eight, Series 2202, 8 Cylinder & Super Eight Convertible, Series 2232, 8 Cylinder:
Wheelbase: 120 Inches;
Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 327.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 145 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 266 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI
Rear Axle Ratios Available: 3.54:1; 3.90:1; 4.10:1; 4.36:1
Carburetor: Carter WDO-643A (2 Barrell) .
Tire Size: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24
General Specifications, Packard Custom Eight, Series 2206, 2226 & 2233,
8 Cylinder
Wheelbase: Series 2206: 127"; Series 2226: 148"; Series 2233: 127"
Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 356.0 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 39.20
Horsepower: 160 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 282 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 50 PSI
Rear Axle Ratios Available: 3.54:1; 3.90:1; 4.10:1; 4.36:1
Carburetor: Carter WDO-531S or 531A, (2 Barrell) .
Tire Size: Series 2206 & 2233: 8.00 x 15 inches, Inflation Pressures 22 Front & Rear
Series 2226: 7.00 x 16 inches. Inflation Pressures: N/A
Tune Up Specifications, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Custom Eight):
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, or Champion Y4A, UY-6 or Equivalent
Point Gap:
Auto-Lite Distributor: .017"
Delco-Remy Distributor: .016"
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing: 6th 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: 120 PSI
Tune Up Specifications, Packard Custom Eight, 8 Cylinder
Spark Plug: Gap .030"
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A-5, or Champion Y4A or UY-6
Point Gap: .017"
Firing Order: 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4
Ignition Timing: 6th 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: 135 PSI
Valve Specifications, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Custom 8)
Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .007"; Exhaust .010"
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0125"; Exhaust: .015"
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 10 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: 60 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"
Exhaust .004"
Valve Specifications, Packard Custom 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"
Exhaust .004"
Piston & Ring Data, Packard, All Series, 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"
Oil Control Ring: .0015"
Engine Bearing Data, Packard, All Models, 8Cylinder (Except Custom 8)
Camshaft End Play: .0025:-.006"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.250"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .004"-.010" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7465"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, Packard Custom Eight
Camshaft End Play: .004:-.006"
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.250"
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"
Rod End Play: .004"-.012" inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7465"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"
Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.008"
Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities, Packard Eight, All Series, 8 Cylinder (Except Super 8 & Custom 8)
Cooling System: 18 Quarts Without Heater, 19 Quarts With Heater
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, 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: 6 Quarts;
Grade of Oil: Above +32F 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Capacities, Packard Custom 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 20;
Above +10F 20W;
Above -10F 10W
Manual Transmission:
Without Overdrive: 2 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90, Winter 90
Rear Axle: 6 Pints
Grade of Oil: Summer 90H, Winter 90H
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications (Except Custom):
Distributor #1GP-4502B
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 @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 7" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications (Custom):
Distributor #1GT-4203
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 Distributor Specifications, (Except Custom::
Distributor #1110811
Rotation: Counter-Clockwise
Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .016"
Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17 - 21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 0 - 2 Degrees @ 400 RPM
Full Advance: 7 - 9 Degrees @ 1,600 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5" - 7"
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13" - 15"
Maximum Advance: 7 Degrees
Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:
Generator #1102705
Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 6 or 12 Volts: 1.75 - 1.95 Amperes
Regulator #1118331
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
Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:
Generator #GDZ-4801T
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 - 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 - 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator #GDZ-4801V
Generator Output: 35 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 - 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VRP-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 - 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 35 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Generator #GGJ-4804A
Generator Output: 50 Amperes @ 1,600 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 34 to 41 Ounces
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 - 1.6 Amperes
Regulator #VBA-4205A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 - 6 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .034"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 50 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Ground Polarity: Positive
Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications (Except Custom):
Part #1107943
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 24-28 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 5,500 RPM
Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 16 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MCL-6003
Rotation: Clockwise
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,900 RPM
Torque Test: 410 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 8.0 Ft Lbs Torque
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
Rear Axle Specifications, All Series:
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.005"
Drive Pinion Adjustment: None
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Nut
Axle Shaft End Play: .004"-.007"
Brake Specifications:
Eight:
Lining Length: 24-1/2"
Lining Width: 1-3/4"
Lining Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Super Eight:
Lining Length: 24-1/2"
Lining Width: 1-3/4"
Lining Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Custom Eight:
Lining Length: 24-1/2"
Lining Width:
Front: 2-1/4"
Rear: 2"
Lining Thickness: 3/16"
Brake Pedal Free Play: 3/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
Eight & Super Eight:
Caster, Desired: - 1 Degree
Camber, Desired: Zero
Toe-In: 132"
Kingpin Inclination: 5-5/6 Degrees
Eight & Super Eight:
Caster, Desired: - 2 Degrees
Camber, Desired: Zero
Toe-In: 132"
Kingpin Inclination: 5-5/6 Degrees
Carter Carburetor Specifications:
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
Carburetor Model: WDO
Part #644S-SA
Casting # 561
Repair Kit # 1376A
Float Level: 5/32"
Idle Screw Setting: 5/8 to 1-1/8 Turns to Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Pump Travel: 14/64"
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: .0"
Choke Lockout Adjustment: None
Carburetor Model: WDO
Part #643S-SA
Casting # 377 & 561
Repair Kit # 1375
Float Level: 5/32"
Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-1/4 Turns to Open
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-113
Pump Travel: 28/64"
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: .026"
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 2201 & 2211: G-200001
Series 2202 & 2232: G-400001
Series 2206 & 2233: G-600001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001
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1948 Packard, All Models Historical Data
The 1948 Packard was introduced in August 1947.
Total 1948 Packard Production was 146,441.
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