Packard V8 Performance Capabilities - Discussion Forums
2004年5月22日 · IMHO, the Packard V8 came with a lot of cast iron for the money. However, as it came from Packard, it had two fatal flaws which caused failure when run hard. The first was the well-known and thoroughly discussed oil pump and oiling system weaknesses. The second is the large, long and heavy valves. They are longer, at 5.7", than most any modern V8.
Olds oil pump adaption road tested! - Packard - Discussion Forums
2006年8月25日 · The Oldsmobile high volume oil pump has been successfully adapted to the Packard V-8! There are now three of the Olds pumps on three Packard V-8s, two of which have been road tested. The third is awaiting restoration of the rest of the car. Here are the initial results:Before (stock or PI-mod oil...
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2011年6月23日 · Packard choose to produce unimaginative, dull cars after 1947. They had wonderful ride qualties, but no engine would have saved the lack of creativity that decended lke a wet blanket on Packard Styling after the war. Packard's moto became "But we …
Help: Timing marks on 733 - Packard - Discussion Forums
2008年2月24日 · Dear All,I am putting things back together on my 733, and now need to set the timing. I have two questions:1) In the attached photo you will see the timing indicator and flywheel viewed through the starter port. In the photo, you will see three marks. From left to right, U.P.D.C. #1 with a tick b...
Differential gears to improve top end speed. - Packard - Antique ...
2008年6月23日 · Rotate the wheel two complete revolutions counting the tailshaft revolutions. This will give you the diff ratio. It's not exact but exact enough to determine 3.9, 4.1 , whatever ratios. I have found a 52 packard in Australia with a 4.7 ratio. it …
Ignition Coil - Packard - Antique Automobile Club of America ...
2002年12月27日 · Packard V-8, I would have thought the same thing as you, but this is not the case. Jim Morrison at Morrison's Auto Parts in New Bedford, Mass. staightened me out. The Delco part number for a 6 volt coil used on pre 1953 G.M. cars is the same for 1955-56 Packards. That was mighty interesting. He had one on the shelf.
Packard V-8 has widest bore spacing - Discussion Forums
2004年1月21日 · Packard 374's 4.125 bore and 3.50 stroke is a B/S of 1.18, which is quite over-square. A Pontiac 455 is 4.15/4.21 = 0.98 and Caddy 500 is 4.300/4.304 =~ 1.00. Both the Pontiac and Caddy are "torque monsters". The Packard at the same displacement could be over-square (B/S > 1), but not near as much as the 374.
Real Packard trunk? - Antique Automobile Club of America
2007年11月27日 · Most Packard trunks from the factory where "K" trunks, and several styles were offered and perhaps several makes. Also some cars were delivered with 6-wheel equipment (meaning sidemounted spares and trunk rack) but the trunk which was a separate option purchased from the dealer or another source.
Packard Info Newsletter - Antique Automobile Club of America
2006年5月26日 · Here is the Monthly Newsletter for PackardInfo.com. The first 30 days of the website have been a great thanks to everyone that has supported the website either via contribution of material or word-of-mouth. Thanks to everyone for you continued support. Everyone have fun enjoying time with your fa...