1956 PACKARD & CLIPPER

1956 PACKARD & CLIPPER

Model Designations:

Clipper DeLuxe, Series 5640, 8 Cylinder

Clipper Super, Series 5640, 8 Cylinder

Clipper Custom, Series 5660, 8 Cylinder

Packard Executive Line, Series 5670, 8 Cylinder

Packard Line, Series 5680, 8 Cylinder

Packard Caribbean, Series 5668, 8 Cylinder

Clipper DeLuxe, Series 5640, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5622

Base Price: $2,731; Shipping Weight: 3,955 Pounds

Total Production: 5,715

Clipper Super, Series 5640, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5642

Base Price: $2,866; Shipping Weight: 4,010 Pounds

Total Production: 5,173

2 Door Panama Hardtop: Body #5647

Base Price: $2,916; Shipping Weight: 4,035 Pounds

Total Production: 3,999

Clipper Custom, Series 5660, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5662

Base Price: $3,069; Shipping Weight: 4,070 Pounds

Total Production: 2,129

2 Door Constellation Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #5667

Base Price: $3,164, Shipping Weight: 4,070 Pounds

Total Production: 1,466

Packard Executive Line, Series 5670, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5672

Base Price: $3,465; Shipping Weight: 4,185 Pounds

Total Production: 1,748

2 Door Hardtop, 6 Passenger, Body #5677

Base Price: $3,560, Shipping Weight: 4,185 Pounds

Total Production: 1,031

Packard Line, Series 5680, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door 400 Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #5687

Base Price: $4,190; Shipping Weight: 4,290 Pounds

Total Production: 3,224

4 Door Patrician Sedan, 6 Passenger, Body #5682

Base Price: $4,150; Shipping Weight: 4,255 Pounds

Total Production: 3,775

Packard Caribbean, Series 5688, Body Styles:

2 Door Caribbean Custom Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger, Body #5697

Base Price: $5,495; Shipping Weight: 4,590 Pounds

Total Production: 263

2 Door Caribbean Custom Convertible, 6 Passenger, Body #5699

Base Price: $5,995; Shipping Weight: 4,960 Pounds

Total Production: 276

1956 PACKARD

Chassis:

Wheelbase:

Clipper: 122"

Packard: 127"

Tire Sizes:

Packard Clipper: 7.60 X 15"

Packard Line: 8.00 X 15"

Rear Axle Ratios:

Manual Transmission: 3.9:1

Overdrive: 3.9:1

Automatic Transmission: 3.23:1

General Engine Specifications, Packard Clipper DeLuxe & Super,

8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 240 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 350 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Clipper Custom, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 352 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 9.50 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 51.20

Horsepower: 275 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 380 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Line, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 374 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 54.45

Horsepower: 290 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

General Engine Specifications, Packard Caribbean, 8 Cylinder:

Engine Type: V-Type 8 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

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

Engine Displacement: 374 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 10.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 54.45

Horsepower: 310 @ 4,600 RPM

Torque: 405 Ft. Lbs @ 2,800 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI

Tune Up Specifications:

All Clipper Engines:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion N18, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap:

Auto-Lite Distributor: .017"

Delco-Remy Distributor: .016"

Cam Angle:

Auto-Lite Distributor: 31 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor: 26-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 5 Degrees BTDC on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)

All Packard Engines:

Ground Polarity: Negative

Voltage: 12 Volts

Spark Plug Type: Champion N18, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035"

Point Gap:

Auto-Lite Distributor: .017"

Delco-Remy Distributor: .016"

Cam Angle:

Auto-Lite Distributor: 31 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor: 26-33 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing:

Through Engine #D-1833: 5 Degrees BTDC on Viabration Damper

Engine #D-1834 & Later: 10 Degrees BTDC on Viabration Damper

Engine Idle Speed: 450 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 55-60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications:

Operating Clearance, Running Hot:

Intake: Zero

Exhaust: Zero

Valve Seat Angle:

Intake 30 degrees

Exhaust 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 18 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 180 Lbs @ 1-3/8 inches

Valve Lash, Zero Lift:

Intake: .398"

Exhaust: .398"

Valve Stem Clearance:

Intake .001"-.002"

Exhaust .002"-.003"

Valve Stem Diameter:

Intake: .3725"

Exhaust: .3715"

Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft & Bearing Data:

Packard Clipper, 352 Cu. In. Engines:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 11

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .019"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9803"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Rod End Play: .003"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.

Packard Clipper, 374 Cu. In. Engines:

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .0015

Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 11

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .018"

Oil Ring: .015"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9803"

Rod Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.249"-2.250"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Rod End Play: .003"-.011"

Rod Bolt Torque: 40-45 Ft. Lbs.

Main Bearings:

Shaft Diameter: 2.499"-2.500"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .0035"-.0085"

Thrust on Rear Bearing

Main Bolt Torque: 90-95 Ft. Lbs.

Capacities:

All Clippers:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 26 Quarts

With Heater: 26-1/2 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 11 to 13 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Without Overdrive: 3-1/4 Pints

With Overdrive: 4-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Packard Line:

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 26 Quarts

With Heater: 27 Quarts

Radiator Cap Pressure: 11 to 13 PSI

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1BJ-4001C

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees

Distributor #1BJ-4001D

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .017"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 14 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 12-1/2"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 12 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:

Distributor #1110855

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 26-33 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .016"

Condenser Capacity: .20-.25 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 12 Degrees @ 2,000 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 6" to 8"

Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13" to 15"

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 11-3/4 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102003

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,310 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Field Current @ 12 Volts: 1.48 - 1.62 Amperes

Regulator #1119003

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 12.6 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Auto-Lite Generator Specifications:

Generator #GJC-7002F

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Ground Polarity: Negative

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,250 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 18 to 36 Ounces

Field Current @10 Volts: 1.2 to 1.3 Amperes

Regulator #VRX-6007A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 13.3 Volts

Armature Air Gap: .032"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 14.5 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 30 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .050"

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #1107656

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 35 Ounces (Minimum)

No Load Test: 91 Amperes, 10.6 Volts @ 3,240 RPM

Torque Test: 395 Amperes, 3.5 Volts w/Torque Locked

Auto-Lite Starting Motor Specifications:

Part #MDF-6008

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 10.0 Volts @ 3,200 RPM

Torque Test: 240 Amperes, 4.0 Volts @ 6.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Rear Axle & Brake Cylinder Specifications:

All Clippers:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: Not Adjustable.

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1'

All Packard Line:

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .003"-.006"

Drive Pinion Adjustment: None

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Spacer

Axle Shaft End Play: Not Adjustable

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: 22 to 24 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5-5/6 Degrees

Carter WCFB Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WCFB

Part #2394S

Idle Screw Setting: 3/4 to 1-3/4 Turns to Open

Float Level:

Primary: 1/8"

Secondary: 3/16"

Float Drop:

Primary: 5/8"

Secondary: 11/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .023"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Bowl Vapor Vent: 1/16"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .008"-.013"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Rochester 4GC Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7008610, 7009904

Float Level: 1-5/8"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

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

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-1/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .024"

Choke Rod: .052"

Choke Unloader Adjustment: .115"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7009600

Float Level: 1-5/8"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

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

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-1/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .020"

Choke Rod: .052"

Choke Unloader Adjustment: .150"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"

Carburetor Model: 4GC

Part #7009601

Float Level: 1-5/8"

Float Drop: 2-1/4"

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

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Pump Rod: 1-1/16"

Fast Idle Setting: .030"

Choke Rod: .052"

Choke Unloader Adjustment: .150"

Secondary Throttle Lockout: .015"

Secondary Throttle Contour Clearance: .015"

Popular Options:

Radio, Wonderbar Radio, Power Antenna, Heater, Power Steering, Power Brakes (Standard on Packard), Power Seat, Power Windows, Air Conditioning, Tinted Glass, Rear Window Defogger, Roll-Up Trunk Light, Wire Wheel Covers, Locking Gas Filler Door, Curb Alarms, Vent Shades, Traffic Light Viewer, License Plate Frames, Door Edge Guard, Lighted Vanity Visor Mirror, Chrome Rocker Arm Covers, Remote Master Cylinder Filler, Fog Lights, Torsion Suspension, Automatic Transmission (Standard on Packard Line), Overdrive (Clippers Only), Oil Bath Air Cleaner (Standard on Packard Line).

1956 Packard, All Models Historical Data

Model Year Introduction date for the 1956 Packard was November 3, 1955.

Total 1956 Packard Production was 28,799.

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