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I think this is the site Google search came up with the above link. Look likes they do alot work on high end cars. To rich for this blood.

Had the same problem on my 31 Packard. What I did was jack the rear of the car then placed jack stands under car for safety concerns. Started car and then pushed on the brake a few times then the clutch came free. Has been fine ever since and that was about 6 years ago.

Hal, You have to cut and paste just as if you were using word to use a your spell checkerrr.

Would that type of puller work on a 1931 Packard hubs?

I Bet it probably has something to due with the dreaded power brake system on them there cars.

Power Steering?

I second the "SUHWEEET!!!" Wish I had the time and ambition to get mine started for a repaint. I don't like to see car sit still for long periods of time.

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JT, No I didn't notice the name of the cutout relay. If you like I can pull it off and see if it can find a name on it for you. B.H. When it comes to body work look out I'am not the best at it, but mechanical let me at it any day. Grease, Grime O YA..... I am 39 years young (LOL) and learned a lot when I worked at my stepfather's garage but never really worked on a cars as old as what I have now. My father left me the Packard so I want to keep her running as long as I can.

All, Pulled the generator off yesterday and found a rubber gourmet in the housing where wire that goes to the limit relay rotted. Put some silicone in the hole so the wire would not ground out. I also clean up the brushed which had a lot of crude on them. Reinstalled the generator today fired up the car and now when I rev engine I get 8-10 amps. When I turned on the headlamps it drops down to around 0 amps. What would we do if we didn't Internet friends like you all. Thanks for all your help.

Hello All, The other day when I had the cover off the back of the generator I could see blue sparks and at that same time the Amp Gauge would have a + reading. With all the great advice from you all it seems I may have some dirty contacts/brushes since the charging is sporadic. For the limit relay if my memory serves me right I think it is a sealed unit. Is that a correct statement?

JT, Thanks All, Thanks again for comments and suggestion. I will hopefully attempt to pull generator off this weekend to clean up brushes etc. How do I go about testing the limit relay?

Brian, Thanks for the tips. See attached picture of an engine compartment (it is not of my engine compartment thou I wish mine looked that pretty). In the lower right of picture you can see the generator. Is that the regulator? The rectangular gold/copper looking box on the side of the generator.

Randy, Thanks for your suggestions also. I am not as lucky as you I don't have a spare Generator to install. Anyone in that lives in the Chicago Area have a preferred Electrical Shop?

Al, Thanks for the suggestions. I will need to go out and buy myself a volt meter. Any tips on what is a good brand?

Roy, Thanks for sharing.

Brian, Thanks for the reply. This may sound dumb but is the regulator the gold box thing that is mounted on the side of generator housing. Can I spray contact cleaner on the brushes to clean them up?

The other day when I took Old Bessie out the Amp gauge would read +7 after a she warmed up or when I would Rev the Engine at a stop light. I took her out for a ride last night and notice the AMP gauge stayed at 0. But when I turn on headlights it would drop down to -8 or so. When I got back home I took the back cover off the Generator and turn the adjustment screw clockwise to see if it made any difference. It didn't until I took her out for another spin and then the Amp Gauge jump past 10 Amps. I stop right away and turned the screw counterclockwise some because I know that was way too much of a charging rate. Got back into car and now it just stays at 0 again. Questions: Is the Generator Going? Is it a bad Battery Charge Regulator (this is what it?s called in a service letter I received)?

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing pictures....

Jay, Thanks for sharing the pictures. Sounds like you all had a good time despite the weather.

That looks similar to the one I have on my car.

RO, Yes it was from the. Just to let you know the new pump is still working.

RO, You helped me out before on this subject. Here is link Pump

What type of steel. Steel is a hot commodity today with China buying it all up. You may want to check with a steel supply house.