Re: Identifying 1934 Rear Axle Ratio
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Yes Tom, 4.41 is what I suggested your car would most likely have. If it were my car and was going to have a reasonably steady diet of touring with much Interstate driving, I'd go for the 4.06 or 4.07, whichever Phil makes. You'll do a bit more downshifting on some grades but overall should be very pleasant.
Posted on: 2009/7/20 15:37
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Re: Valve lash cold on 288 engine
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I think your 0.015" for exhaust is a bit too much, I didn't check Packard's specifications but Motors says 0.007" intake and 0.010" exhaust, hot and running. Doing them hot and running isn't exactly a fun job, but isn't all that bad and I really recommend you try it before you give up on it. Others may have better advice what correction to add if you must do them cold, but these valves have fairly short stems compared to the older senior engines, I'd think in the range of .003" additional at the most.
Posted on: 2009/7/20 15:34
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Re: Identifying 1934 Rear Axle Ratio
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Its 4.41.
I think this car would go well with 4.06!
Posted on: 2009/7/20 15:23
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Valve lash cold on 288 engine
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I am finishing a ring and valve job on my 1950 288, 2300 series Deluxe Touring Sedan. The factory book says to set the valve lash with the engine hot and running. They must be out of their minds! The valve adjustment is difficult with the engine cold and the exhaust pipe off the car. Hot and running must be nearly impossible, so I plan to use a cold setting and compensate for the thermal expansion of the valves. After running for I while I plan to check the valve lash hot, on the few valves that are easily accessible.
The exhaust valves are most critical. Using valve lash values developed for a Hudson engine the Packard should be set about 0.015 clearance on the exhaust valves cold. Does anyone have experience with the cold valve lash on a Packard? I feel I am not the first Packard owner in all the world's history who wants to use cold settings to avoid the burn injuries to the arms and oil in the face.
Posted on: 2009/7/20 15:21
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Re: Full-flow oil filter conversion for V-8, part 4
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The upper fittings can be done different ways. The pictures show one way which clears the road pipe, the distributor and retains the oil pressure gauge sender. The hose is custom made.
The lower hose is also custom made and connects with a 3/8NPT to -10AN adapter to the hole in the side of the block below the pan rail. Using a commercial kit, the remote oil filter is mounted on the side of the firewall and will be mostly hidden from view by the fender. The filter can be easily changed with access from below. The hoses are routed behind the heater box, also to hide them from view. MAKE SURE that the lower hose is connected to the INLET of the oil filter. The OUTLET from the filter is connected to the upper hose. Be sure to take off the original Bypass oil filter and plug the hole in the Driver-side head and the hole in the block near the oil filler tube. This completes the modifications and installation.
Posted on: 2009/7/20 12:18
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Re: 1934 1104 running hot
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Send it back. It's not your problem. You need to get the wax type build up out of the radiator. Old coolant (anti-freeze) will gel up somewhat and dry to a waxy consistancy. This in turn plugs up the tubes. The best way to rid this problem is an ultra-sonic cleaning at a radiator shop that has their S#!T together. Try an industrial or heavy truck specialist. Instead of using harsh chemical it's done with a vibratory process. Peace of mind and all...
Posted on: 2009/7/20 12:09
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I noted a negative comment about the PAC Forum some years back. Just one? Seriously, PAC's previous webmaster had his supporters within the club, but if you talk to enough people, you'll find he had plenty of detractors as well - and not just a few rogues who are vocal online. While I'm sure that webmaster had to live by some rules that were not of his making, the way that he enforced those rules left a lot to be desired. As such, the new Forum Master (is that different than the webmaster?) could have a tough row to hoe, but I wish him luck.
Posted on: 2009/7/20 11:57
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Perhaps this is not too far off the original post. I noted a negative comment about the PAC Forum some years back. The PAC Forum has been restarted recently with a new Forum Master who should be familiar to folks here. From what I have seen he is doing an excellent job. So, although I would encourage folks to post here, posting at the PAC Forum should be considered as well. The more, the merrier.
kens53clip Ken Dunning
Posted on: 2009/7/20 11:30
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Re: AACA Website
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I never let things go far enough at the AACA to get personal (in my own case), but I don't find the management to be very even-handed in its administration of the site.
On the other hand, I'm not much for sites like H.A.M.B., either - though I'm sure one might find some good information there, on ocassion, as well.
Posted on: 2009/7/20 10:50
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