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setting valves on a 359
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BrianG
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Hello all!! Just bought a 1954 Patrician. Can someone tell me how to adjust the valves. I set them on small engines, chevys, and fords, but when I pulled the valve covers on this 359, I'm kinda dumb founded. I probably should invest in a shop manual. Thanks for your help in advance. There's just something about these Packards. Brian.

Posted on: 2015/1/28 21:27
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Re: setting valves on a 359
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No adjustment, they are hydraulic lifters. And yes, you should invest in a shop manual.

Posted on: 2015/1/28 21:54
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Re: setting valves on a 359
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You can download the service manual from this site. If you want to get a paper copy, repros are readily available.

The 359 has hydraulic lifters so there is no adjustment and should require none. If you have noise, it could be dirty oil or lifters, damaged lifters or low oil pressure. If the engine has been sitting a long time and just recently restarted, all of the above is possible. If the history is unknown or it has been a long time since any service it would be a good idea to drop the oil pan and clean all the sludge out of the pan and also ensure the floating oil pump pickup screen is free and clean.

Posted on: 2015/1/28 21:57
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Re: setting valves on a 359
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G'day BrianG,
to PackardInfo, and I invite you to include your '54 Patrician in the Packard Owner's Registry.

Posted on: 2015/1/28 22:53
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: setting valves on a 359
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Ozstatman
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for including your '54 Patrician Touring Sedan in the Registry.

Posted on: 2015/2/16 14:19
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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