STATION WAGON TAIL GATE RATTLE
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1. _ amp 9 0 D STUDEBAKER PACKARD CORPORATION Mr He J Symon General Service Department SS Studebaker Packard Corporation amp Bul e l JUNE 1957 NO 325 SOUTH BEND 27 INDIANA STATION WAGON TAIL GATE RATTLE STUDEBAKER and PACKARD CLIPPER MODELS STUDEBAKER and PACKARD CLIPPER Please record this article on the Service Hard Pa Te ho Lata ple aes aoa Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker peat sneck ancorser Noles a p and Packard Clipper Supplements Studebaker and packard Clipper Models 4 z Station Wagon Tail Gate Rattle Rattles at the station wagon tail gates are Studebaker and Packard Clipper Models 1 often a result of the gate or gates being loose Steering Gear Lubricant Level 57B within the opening This condition can be 5TH and 57L Models a sa Rete tat vas rails eliminated by installation of shims under the Twin Traction Rear oe Assemblies A tail gate bumper blocks The shim Part No PASSENJET CAES ANA TE URNS o i wi Bee N Valve Spring Retainers 55th and 56th 1314621 is 1 16 thick and a sufficient number Series Packard and 1956 Golden Hawk of shims should be installed so that in a oaet E Schlecht Shee closed position the tail gate contacts the bumpers When installing the shims distribute the shims at both sides as required to maintain STUDEBAKER the proper alignment of the gate within the Bumper Bar Distortion 1957 Studebaker opening Mode2. Bolt Reinforcement Plate G180075 Reinforcement Plate Bolt 2 Req d G120376 Reinforcement Plate BoltNut 2 Req d G120638 Reinforcement Plate Bolt Lock Washer 2 Req d 1554668 Spare Tire Rest Bracket G144811 Rest Bracket Screw 10 2 Req d Drill the front wall of the pickup body at the locations indicated in Fig 8 Install the reinforcement plate and install the hold down bolt in the lower set of holes Drill two holes for the rest bracket retaining screws at the locations shown in Fig 8 and install the bracket June 1 hf prion DIA DRILL 2 HOLES a de DRILL I DIA HOLE a cm 4 ae t i sg DIA DRILL Watts the pear EON ki SCREWS I 2 REST BRACKET Q ob3 Fig 8 i STUDEBAKER PACKARD CORPORATION SOUTH BEND 27 INDIANA PRINTED IN U S A
3. on the Service Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker Supplement On complaints of the right rear fender oil canning or rumbling on Scotsman models install a brace between the fenderand the wheel housing panel This brace entered production with Serial No G 1396759 The brace is fastened toa weld bolt which is located above and slightly to the rear of the wheel This bolt is part of the assembly in production and is used for the same purpose on other models Therefore it is necessary only to procure the brace and the attaching nut and washers The part numbers are 1320017 P Brace G446363 Plain Washer G120214 Lock washer G120376 Nut To install the brace slip the end with the elongated hole over the weld bolt then install June SERVT OE the nutand washers Before tightening the nut push the brace outward so that the end bears firmly against the fender Then tighten the nut securely TIME ALLOWANCE STEERING POST BRACKET AND BRACE ROD INSTALLATION PACKARD CLIPPER MODELS Please record this article in the Steering sectionof your 1957 Packard Clipper Time Guide In Service Bulletin No 324 May we issued instructions for installation of the steering post bracket and brace rods to correct a condi tion of steering wheel shake in the 57L models The following operation number and time allow ance have been established for this installa tion S42 Steering Post Bracket and Brace Rods Insta
4. 10 Case Screws Wo 325 SERVICE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NOISE 1957 STUDEBAKER AND PACKARD CLIPPER MODELS Please record this article on the Service Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker and Packard Clipper Supplements Low speed rear shock absorber noise or rattle can be corrected by the replacement of the mounting bushings and sleeves They have been released for service under the following part numbers 419932 Bushing 1544479 Bushing Sleeve Lower 1544480 Bushing Sleeve Upper Although in some instances new bushings may not eliminate the condition completely they will usually reduce the noise to an acceptable level To remove the bushings remove the shock absorber and simply press out the old bushing and sleeve To install first press in the new bushing and then the sleeve At the lower mounting make sure the shock absorber mounting eye is offset on the sleeve as shown in Fig 6 Shock absorber with a gravel Shield must be installed with the shield toward the front of the car Therefore this must be considered when in Stalling the sleeve so that it is offset in the right direction to be properly positioned when installed Fig 6 O o14 ess Slilobabot Ee STEERING WHEEL SHAKE 578 and 57H SEDAN MODELS Please record this article on the Service Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker Supplement If a condition of steering wheel shake is encountered in a 57B Or 57H model it can b
5. e corrected by the installation of additional brace rods and change in mounting of the steer ing column at the instrument board in the same manner as outlined for the Packard Clipper models in Service Bulletin No 324 The time required for the modification was not includedin Bulletin No 324 The operation BULLETIN June number assigned and the time allowance are S42 Steering Post Bracket and Brace Rods Installation includes aligning steering wheel to center of high spot and toe in adjustment 2 5 hours Please note this operation in the Steering section of your 1957 Studebaker Time Guide BUMPER BAR DISTORTION STUDEBAKER MODELS Please record this article on the Service Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker Supplement 1957 New type spacers Part NO 311446X2 have been released for installation between the inner surface of the bumper face bar and the support brackets to prevent distortion of the bar when the attaching bolts are tightened Distortion of the bar has in some cases caused cracking of the plating and resulted in rusting in the area around the attaching bolts Therefore any time the bumper face bar is replaced the new type spacers should be install ed Four spacers are used at the front bumper and three at the rear bumper The new type spacers eliminate the use of Spacer Part NO 1541769 Which Was previously used RIGHT REAR FENDER RUMBLE SCOTSMAN MODELS Please record this article
6. enger Car Shop Manual and on the Notes page VALVE SPRING RETAINERS 55th of your 1955 56 Packard Shop Manual and 56th SERIES PACKARD and 1956 STUDEBAKER GOLDEN HAWK Valve Spring Retainer part No 6492077 has ENGINES been released for use on both intake and exhaust f valves of all 55th and 56th Series Packard and Please record this article on the Service 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk engines Valve SF RV EC FF CCR BE A T E So CU Si T Oe Me ER GOOD WIL No 325 SERVICE Spring Retainer Part NO 440511 which was originally released has been cancelled and the Parts Depots will supply only the latest Part NO 6492077 When service work requires the removal of valves springs or retainers we suggest that you check the retainers and if not of the latest type that they be replaced Service stock of stripped engine assemblies or cylinder head assemblies should also be checked and the retainers changed if necessary before the unit is put into service The type of retainer can he readily determined by means of the file test The latest type Part No 6492077 has been hardened and cannot be filed HARD STARTING WITH HOT ENGINE 1957 GOLDEN HAWK and PACKARD CLIPPER MODELS Please record this article on the Service Bulletin Reference page of your 1957 Studebaker and Packard Clipper Supplements On a complaint of hard starting or prolonged Cranking to start a hot engine on models equipped with a supercharger modifying the carbur
7. etor and air chamber cover as outlined below will provide considerable improvement 1 Remove the carburetor air chamber cover and remove the carburetor from the engine 2 Drill a 7 64 hole into the vent passage at the location shown in Fig 1 Then drill two 5 64 holes in the throttle body at the locations shown in Fig 2 It is not necessary to disassemble the carburetor to drill the holes but care should be taken to prevent chips from entering the carburetor 3 If the air chamber cover does not have BULLETIN June Fig 2 K 360 vent valve flapper valve locate and drill a 1 hole and two 5 32 holes in the air chamber cover at the locations shown in Fig 3 Install the Air Chamber Vent Valve Assembly Part No 1542765 in the cover see Fig 4 placing two small flat washers be 5 4 June SERVICE tween the spring and the cover and using two self tapping screws Part No G453113 After the valveis installed bend the spring as required to obtain an opening of 1 4 be tween the cover and the highest point at the outer edge of the valve Install the carburetor and the cover assem bly Carefully adjust the carburetor idle mixture to obtain a smooth idle with a hot engine running at approximately 575 rpm The time required to perform this modifica tion is approximately 1 2 hours TWIN TRACTION REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES ALL PASSENGER CARS and TRUCKS Please record this article on t
8. he Service Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker and Packard Clipper Supplements and 3E Series Truck Supplement A change has been made in the Twin Traction differential the cone type clutches have been replaced by disc type clutches Fig 5 illustrates the exploded view of the latest type The disassembly and reassembly procedure with the exception of the clutches is the same for both types When reassembling the disc type the lugs of the plates are placed in the notches provided in the housing Note the relationship of the discs to the plates the two friction discs are placed between the plates Fig 5 l Case Half 2 Clutch Plates 3 Clutch Discs ye Differential Side Gear Ring 7 Cross Pins BULLETIN No 325 As you know axle assemblies having the Twin Traction differential are identified by a letter T stamped on a brass tag which is attached to one of the housing cover screws The axle assembly having the latest type disc type clutches has the letters Tp stamped on this tag 3E Series trucks produced on and after the following serial numbers have the disc type clutches RATIO SERIAL NUMBERS 3 73 E5 124101 E6 16084 E7 8689 E5 124276 E6 16188 E7 8841 E5 124386 E6 16281 E7 8958 4 27 4 89 E5 124590 E6 16396 E7 9103 Will be furnished as soon as avail able 4 55 10 er SS SS fT Bevel Side Gear a Pinions 8 Thrust Block Q9 Case Half
9. llation includes aligning steering wheel to center of high spot and toe in adjustment 2 5 hours ERRATIC ACTION OF TORSION LEVEL SUSPENSION 55th and 56th PACKARD MODELS Please record this article in the Suspension and Steering section of your 1955 56 Packard Service Manual Because the control switch is responsible for the action of the Torsion Level system it is natural to assume that any erratic action of the system is caused bya faulty control switch However it can also be a result of loose bush ing retaining nuts at the upper and lower Support arm inner bracket assemblies The action may be normal when the car is driven on a relatively smooth road But over a rough road after a severe brake application or quick release of the accelerator it will move up or down to the limit of its travel and will not return to level or will take consider able time to return t may also hunt in seeking the level so that it continues to over ride the normal level position To correct the condition first set the Torsion Level system at normal height without passengers and not more than normal load in the trunk Then tighten the nut at each end of the inner bracketof the upper and lower support arms at both sides to make certain that the inner sleeve of each bushing is bottomed and locked securely It is also advisable to check the Compensator BULLETIN No 375 Assembly retaining nuts to make sure they are Properly to
10. ls a e w 6 2 ew a In some instances it may be necessary to pie tke eas RER a eerie veer cut out the center portion of the shim if there Steering Wheel Shake 57B and Bait is interference between the edge of the shim Model Sa 2 a 4 a ee wow a aor te hE and the bumper block retaining screws PACKARD CLIPPER STEERING GEAR LUBRICANT LEVEL Erratic Action of Torsion Level Suspensi 578 57H and 57L MODELS 55th and 56th Series Packard WITH STANDARD STEERING f delse a s a ma ee Re we aie a Service Bulletin Correction 1957 Please record this article on the Service Packard Clipper Time Guides e e s Bulletin reference page of your 1957 Studebaker Time Atlowance Steering Post Bracket and Packard Clipper Supplements and Brace installation Packard f Clipper Models e s so we 5 To properly check the lubricant level and to prevent overfilling of the unit check the level by removing one of the lower top cover TRUCKS retaining screws The oil level should be at Correction to Supplement 3E Series the edge of the screw hole Filling the unit Tr ekse a e a Gol sy Mee BE SS ot oat a aye a to the level of the filler hole although New Location of Spare Tire models causing no harm to the unit may result in a Equipped WIEN FERED EPS ys eto i S9 lubricant leak at the jacket immediately above Bulletin reference pageat the end of the Engine the housing Sky Power 352 section of your 1956 Studebaker Pass
11. rqued Torque to specifications outlined in the 1955 56 Packard Service Manual Page 18 Fig 53 of the Suspension and Steering section SERVICE BULLETIN CORRECTION In Service Bulletin 4323 April under Time Allowance Changes 1957 Packard Clipper Time Guide the time for Operation R100 Radiator Core R amp R or install new was stated in correctly The time should be 0 9 hours in stead of 1 9 hours as printed ea ROC HS Gee CORRECTION TO SUPPLEMENT 3E SERIES TRUCKS On page 23 in Figure 31 of the 3 Series Trucks Supplement the 2nd and 3rd speed synchronizer sleeve Item 24 is shown in the wrong position In its correct position the Shoulder at the inner diameter of the sleeve would be toward the main drive pinion or front of the transmission Please make a note to this effect on the illustration NEW SPARE TIRE LOCATION MODELS WITH PICKUP BODY Recently a new location for the spare tire was released as a factory installed option for trucks equipped with a pickup body At the optional location the tire is mounted at the front wall of the body see Fig 7 This can very readily be adapted to prior models for Owners desiring this in the box location Fig 7 amp Ho 325 wen i OIA HOLE ee a T AM lt SERVICE BULLETIN The parts required are as follows 293805 Hold down Bolt 293807 Hold down Lug 41X557G Plain Washer G144235 Wing Nut 1654669 Hold down
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