Re: Crankshaft Bearings for 34 Standard 8 Engine
Posted by Russell James On 2008/8/5 9:04:28
Thank you Peter, David and Owen.
I don't want to be part of a 'babbitt stew' (or a stir fry either). I do understand the passions that get stirred over originality and modifications. My motive is to see a great car back on the road, running reliably, pleasing the owner and anyone who gets a chance to see it.
I also don't like to see dodgy workmanship or wasted money.
I will be meeting my friend at the workshop on Thursday. The engine is now out of the car and believe the crankshaft has been removed. We will be discussing the options suggested and come to a decision.
We welcome the information provided. and David, the prospect of the new bearings is certainly of interest. I will be in contact.
In the late 60s, as a young lad, I had the opportunity of listening to numerous conversations with two much older Packard owners that both had 34 7 pass sedans. I had the pleasure of hanging around with these legends as part of my Packard education and travel in both vehicles. One was owned by the founder of the Packard Club in Aust (a Super 8 1105 which had done 350,000 miles), the other a Standard 8 1102 with 600,000 miles!
I too salute the red hexagon
I don't want to be part of a 'babbitt stew' (or a stir fry either). I do understand the passions that get stirred over originality and modifications. My motive is to see a great car back on the road, running reliably, pleasing the owner and anyone who gets a chance to see it.
I also don't like to see dodgy workmanship or wasted money.
I will be meeting my friend at the workshop on Thursday. The engine is now out of the car and believe the crankshaft has been removed. We will be discussing the options suggested and come to a decision.
We welcome the information provided. and David, the prospect of the new bearings is certainly of interest. I will be in contact.
In the late 60s, as a young lad, I had the opportunity of listening to numerous conversations with two much older Packard owners that both had 34 7 pass sedans. I had the pleasure of hanging around with these legends as part of my Packard education and travel in both vehicles. One was owned by the founder of the Packard Club in Aust (a Super 8 1105 which had done 350,000 miles), the other a Standard 8 1102 with 600,000 miles!
I too salute the red hexagon
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