1951 PACKARD

Model Designations:

Packard 200, Series 2401, 8 Cylinder

Packard 250, Series 2401, 8 Cylinder

Packard 300, Series 2402, 8 Cylinder

Packard Patrician 400, Series 2406, 8 Cylinder

Packard 200, Series 2401, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

Standard Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2492

Base Price: $2,469; Shipping Weight: 3,665 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2495

Base Price: $2,416; Shipping Weight: 3,600 Pounds

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Body #2498

Base Price: $2,302; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds

Production Total, Packard 200, Standard Line, All Body Styles: 24,310

DeLuxe Line:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2462

Base Price: $2,616; Shipping Weight: 3,660 Pounds

2 Door Club Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2465

Base Price: $2,563; Shipping Weight: 3,605 Pounds

Production Total, Packard 200, DeLuxe Line, All Body Styles: 47,052

Packard 250, Series 2401, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #2467

Base Price: $3,234; Shipping Weight: 3,820 Pounds

2 Door Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #2469

Base Price: $3,391; Shipping Weight: 4,040 Pounds

Production Total, Packard 250, All Body Styles: 4,640

Packard 300, Series 2402, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2472

Base Price: $3,034; Shipping Weight: 3,875 Pounds

Total Production: 15,309

Packard Patrician 400, Series 2406, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #2452

Base Price: $3,662; Shipping Weight: 4,115 Pounds

Total Production: 9,001

1951 PACKARD

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Series 2401: 122"

Series 2402 & 2406: 127"

Tire Sizes:

Packard 200: 7.60 X 15"

All Others: 8.00 X 15"

General Engine Specifications, Packard 200, 8 Cylinder:

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: 230 Ft. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard 250 & 300, 8 Cylinder:

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: 270t. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Patrician 400, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: Inline 8 Cylinder, L-Head

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

Engine Displacement: 327.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.80 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 39.20

Horsepower: 155 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 275. Lbs @ 2,000 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

Packard 200, 250, & 300:

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, or Champion Y4A, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .017"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 124 PSI

Packard Patrician 400:

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, or Champion Y4A, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Point Gap: .017"

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

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 375 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 63 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 144 PSI

Valve Specifications:

Packard 200:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake .007"

Exhaust .010"

Clearance for Timing: .0125"

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 9 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 60 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

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

Exhaust .0025"-.005"

Packard 250, 300, & Patrician 400:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Clearance for Timing: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 15 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 4 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 60 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

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

Exhaust .0025"-.005"

Piston & Ring Data:

All Series:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 12 to 18

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .0025"-.003"

Oil Control Ring: .0015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8753"

Engine Bearing Data:

All Series:

Connecting Rod Bearings:

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.0025"

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

Rod Bolt Tension: 60-65 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearings:

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.7465"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005" -.0025"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

Main Bolt Tension: 90-95 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, All Series:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 20 Quarts

With Heater: 21 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 7 Quarts;

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 2 Pints

With Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 12 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1GP-4502C

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 @ 6-3/4" Vacuum

Full Advance: 10-1/2 Degrees @ 17" Vacuum

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110825

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 21-30 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

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:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 5 to 7"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 19"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102745

Generator Output: 40 Amperes @ 2,150 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 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 #GGW-6003A

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35 to 53 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 5 Volts: 1.4 to 1.6 Amperes

Regulator #VRP-4402C

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 to 6 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

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-6113 & MCL-6114

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

Brake Specifications:

Packard 200:

Lining Length:

Front: 24-1/2"

Rear: 24-1/2"

Lining Width:

Front: 1-3/4"

Rear: 1-3/4"

Lining Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1'

Packard 250, 300, & Patrician 400:

Lining Length:

Front: 24-1/2"

Rear: 24-1/2"

Lining Width:

Front: 2-1/4"

Rear: 2"

Lining Thickness: 3/16"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .010"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1'

Wheel Alignment:

Caster, Desired: - 1 Degree

Camber, Desired: - 1/4 Degree

Toe In: 0 to 1/16"

Toe-Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-5/6 Degrees

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WGD

Part #784S & 767S

Float Level: 13/64"

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

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

Metering Rod Adjustment: No Gauges Necessary

Fast Idle Setting: .023"

Unloader Adjustment: 1/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Rich

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1951 Packard, All Models Historical Data

Introduction of the 1951 Packard line was in August 1950.

Total 1951 Packard Production was 100,132.

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