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Following on from Tinman`s suggestion, also check that the fuel tank is well vented. If the breather has become blocked, it can cause fuel starvation under load.
Also, I would be suspicious of the ignition coil, from what you describe, unless you know it to be a good one.

Hope you get it sorted soon.

Hi I actually do not know what the mark is for, so this is pure conjecture. But I wonder if it marks the position of the crank to help with fitting the timing chain, perhaps needed because the chain is tensioned by moving the dynamo (at least it is on my 1928 six). Judging by the relative positions ...

Fascinating work, as ever. Please keep reporting.

Is the new fascia, in your photos, painted or covered in a vinyl like material?

Some heat, from a blowtorch or oxy-acetelene welding torch would free it off. The corrosion seems to have swelled the set screw so that is it extremely tight in the bracket.

I think that your carburetor may have an accelerator pump at the bottom of the float bowl. It is worth checking that pump (a small piston connected to the throttle linkage) is working well and jetting fuel into the choke tube when you press the throttle. Also, make sure that the fuel tank, and the f...

What works for the Model A will work for the Packard too. A good idea to change the oil and check the coolant though. Does it still have the autovac to pull the petrol through? If so, that will need a careful clean and service. But you can run the engine just by filling the autovac with petrol and t...

Hello and welcome to the Packard fold!! That is a lovely looking old motor. Please do keep it in unrestored condition, as much as is practical. It is a real piece of history. If the engine was rebuilt, and has been stored well it should be fine. You might need some new tyres though ! and perhaps a w...

What area are you in? It might help with the recommendations.

Hi Joe

Fascinating work as always. I love the look of the new gauges! It will be interesting to see how the A/C fitment works. Not that that is a high priority here. A good heater and demister might be more relevant!

I will be following your progress with great interest, please keep us posted.

Or either of these companies could help:-

https://speedycables.com/

http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/

Might be worth an e-mail?