Does an R9 overdrive tranny have the same size input shaft and bolt pattern as a 38 standard 8 tranny?

I'm in the process of getting new tires for my 38 coupe. I want to go WW tubeless radials. The center part of the rim is riveted to the outer ring. Has anybody had any experience in running tubeless tires on this type of rim? I have thought of painting over the rivet heads with an epoxy or POR 15 to act as a sealant. Any suggestions?

You devilish computer savvy folks. I was trying to figure out what the heck you were talking about until I finally clicked on the words "Packard Patch"

Can't help you on the timing mark but the easiest way to tell if you are on the compression stroke is to remove #1 plug and put your finger in the hole and turn the engine over, you will feel the compression stroke.

Hey Packergirl - last night in the chat I thought you mentioned that you had a neg ground system, if that is really so you may have fried your charging system too.

There is one of those coils on Ebay right now - kinda spendy at $250 #320217229702

Thanks - that's pretty much what I thought. Just curious what is a 1601A and a 1602? And yes the vin starts with 1195

Being new to Packards, all the different nomenclature to describe these cars has me asea. I have a 38 Club Coupe std 8 jr. I've heard this called an Opera Coupe at times. Also supposedly it's an 1195 body and 16th series. How do I know if it's a 1601, 1601A or 1602? I'm getting brain aches trying to get this sorted out.