1950 packard clutch button on dash?

Does anyone know what the clutch ****on on the dash of a 1950 packard does? When my car is idling and i push the clutch ****on the car dies? Any info would help. Thanks

 

Some Packards came with an optional vacuum clutch. You could ask this Packard forum, they would know about it.

Packard Motor Car Information - Packard Forums

 

Post back if/when you find out. I have a 49 with the same ****on. I have not pushed it yet tho...

 

Chicken

 

Yeah, thats what I was thinkin....

 

Here is a free download that might help you figure it ouit.

Don

http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/article/view.article.php?45

 

I would LOVE to push it and see what it does, but my car ran a grand total of 2 days since I have had it. Stuck valves...

 

Engages the vacuum for the vacuum operated clutch. They worked poorly and most were removed soon after purchase. My 48 had it. I have the valve and am missing the rest.

T Fritz