Unsure about 1932 but by 1934 the Eights and Super 8s had timing marks on the front vibration damper as well as on the flywheel. They appear identical in style and format to those shown in post #6 above, though of course there are two sets, for both cylinder #1 and #6 as the 33-34 8-cylinder cars used a dual ignition system where both sets of 4 cylinders needed to be timed independently, or synchronized.

Arkitin, are you aware that the Detroit-Lubricator Model 51 for your 7th Series Standard Eight is available as a new manufacture reproduction? You could contact www.pack-carbs.com for more information. Or 831-455-2377.

Egge in CA primarily for engine parts; valves, guides, pistons, bearings, gaskets, etc. A long-time, established supplier to the hobby.

If the 1935 is a 120 and still has the original motor, it would be a 257, not a 282.

Others may wish to respond in detail but note there were many mechanical refinements made to the 120 for 1938.

To confirm, the 327 and 359 have identical head stud patterns and bore centerline spacing so yes, the 359 head will fit on a 327. However, unless you're building a static display motor I would advise against doing so. With rare exceptions 359 cylinder heads probably serve better as conversation pieces.

The entire engine block casting, including below the water jacket, should be Packard engine green, as should also be the cylinder head. As Kev said, the aluminum crankcase casting should be natural aluminum as cast. Water pump black. If you can obtain a copy you can reference Packard International's guide to engine compartment painting for other details.

If what you assume is the build date 10/05/1937 is the date on the vehicle number or patent plate, that's the date of sale, not build.

Generator installation/removal pretty much the same on Eights and Super Eights thru the 14th Series. Generator is removed without the need to remove anything else, but important to make sure the forward brass sleeve stays in place as the generator is withdrawn.

I did find the Roman Copper/Dover White/Roman Copper paint scheme attractive and an attention-getter and kept it for several years. But ultimately I chose to repaint 5699-1254 back to its original MES scheme and install the correspondingly correct interior.

I believe the proper designation for what you're looking for is a Stromberg Model C automatic choke. It was used by Packard on the 1933 and 1934 Eights and Super Eights, and I believe all the Twelves plus the 1932 Twin Six. It was also used on the 1933-38 Pierce Arrow Eights and Twelves, 1933-34 Stutz DV-32, and a couple of models of Studebaker and Oldsmobile.

When properly adjusted this unit gives exceptional performance, I'm enclosing a useful article on set-up recommendations.

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