Small export engine for 120?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2018/10/30 9:26:16

I'm flabbergasted by something I stumbled across in the 1935-41 Parts List. It would suggest that Packard offered a "small" export engine for the 1935 120!!! There are several entries for it in Section 5 of the list, but for just 1 see page 142, right hand column under "CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY", part #303639, export engine 2-7/8" bore for 120, 120B. Also mentioned on page 140 under crankshaft, for 2-7/8" bore export engine for 120. There is a cylinder assembly listed for this engine, but curiously no 2-7/8 pistons. That bore with the stroke of the new 120 engine for 1935 would work out to about 201 cubic inches.

What the heck is this mysterious engine? Did it ever really exist? And if so, what happened to it? And if not, how did it get into the Parts List?