1950 PACKARD

Model Designations:

Packard Standard Eight & DeLuxe Eight, Series 2301-5, 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Eight & Super DeLuxe Eight, Series 2302-5, 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Eight Long Wheelbase, Series 2322-5, 8 Cylinder

Packard Super Eight Convertible, Series 2332-5, 8 Cylinder

Packard Custom Eight, Series 2306-5, 8 Cylinder

Packard Custom Eight Convertible, Series 2333-5, 8 Cylinder

1950 PACKARD

Packard Standard Eight & DeLuxe Eight, Series 2301-5, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

Standard Line:

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2395-5

Base Price: $2,224; Shipping Weight: 3,740 Pounds

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2392-5

Base Price: $2,249; Shipping Weight: 3,815 Pounds

4 Door Station Sedan, 6 Passsenger, Body #2393-5

Base Price: $3,449; Shipping Weight: 4,075 Pounds

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2362-5

Base Price: $2,383; Shipping Weight: 3,840 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2365-5

Base Price: $2,358; Shipping Weight: 3,770 Pounds

Total Standard & DeLuxe Eight Production: 40,359

Packard Super Eight, Series 2302-5, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

Standard Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2382-5

Base Price: $2,633; Shipping Weight: 3,870 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2385-5

Base Price: $2,608; Shipping Weight: 3,800 Pounds

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2372-5

Base Price: $2,919; Shipping Weight: 3,925 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2375-5

Base Price: $2,894; Shipping Weight: 3,855 Pounds

Packard Super Eight, Extended Wheelbase, Series 2322-5, 8 Cylinder

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger, Body #2371-5

Base Price: $3,950; Shipping Weight: 4660 Pounds

4 Door Limousine, 7 Passenger, Body #2370-5

Base Price: $4,100; Shipping Weight: 4,620 Pounds

Packard Super Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe, Series 2332-5, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2379-5

Base Price: $3,350; Shipping Weight: 4,110 Pounds

Total Super Eight Production: 4,722

Packard Custom Eight, Series 2306-5, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2352-5

Base Price: $3,975; Shipping Weight: 4,310 Pounds

Total Custom Eight Production: 870

Packard Custom Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe, Series 2333-5, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2359-5

Base Price: $4,520; Shipping Weight: 4,539 Pounds

Total Custom Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe Production: 85

General Specifications, Packard Standard Eight & DeLuxe Eight, Mode 2301-5,

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: 135 @ 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

Tire Size: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24, Rear, 24

General Specifications, Packard Super Eight, Series 2302-5, 8 Cylinder, Long Wheel Base Super Eight, Series 2322-5 & Super Eight Convertible, Series 2332-5, 8 Cylinder:

Wheelbase: Series 2302-5 & 2332-5: 127"; Series 2322-5: 148"

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: 150 @ 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

Tire Size:

Series 2302: 7.60 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24; Rear, 24

Series 2332: 8.20 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, Front 24; Rear, 24

General Specifications, Packard Custom Eight, Series 2306-5, & 2333-5,

8 Cylinder

Wheelbase: 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: 40 PSI

Rear Axle Ratios Available: 3.54:1; 3.90:1; 4.10:1; 4.36:1

Tire Size: 8.20 x 15 inches, Inflation Pressures 22 Front & Rear

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 or 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

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, or Equivalent

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

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 135 PSI

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

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0125"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 9 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 Super Eight

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

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0125"; Exhaust: .015"

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 9 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 Six, 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: .004:-.006"

Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .003"-.011" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

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"-.003"

Rod End Play: .004"-.012" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001" -.003"

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: 7 Quarts;

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Capacities, Packard Super Eight:

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

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Capacities, Packard Custom Eight:

Cooling System: 19 Quarts Without Heater, 20 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Ultramatic Transmission: 12 Quarts

Type of Fluid: Packard Ultramatic Drive Fluid

Rear Axle: 6 Pints

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 #1102715

Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 or 12 Volts: 1.87 - 2.0 Amperes

Regulator #1118360

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: 42 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

Generator #GGW-6001E

Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 - 1.6 Amperes

Regulator #VRP-4402C

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: 40 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Generator #GGW-6001F

Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,000 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 - 1.6 Amperes

Regulator #VRP-4402C

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: 40 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: WGD

Part #728S-SA

Float Level: 13/64"

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

Pump Travel Using Gauge #T109-117S: 42 or 15/32"

Metering Rod Adjustment: No Gauges Necessary

Anti-Percolator Setting: None

Fast Idle Setting: .026"

Unloader Adjustment: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 2 Lean

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 2301: H-200001 (Continued from 1949)

Series 2302 & 2332: H-400001 (Continued from 1949)

Series 2306 & 2333: H-600001 (Continued from 1949)

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Body # then sequentually beginning with 2001

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1950 Packard, All Models Historical Data

1950 Packard Models were introduced on October 1, 1949.

Total 1950 Packard Production was 72,138.

Promotional Model Cars Available:

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