Piston direction 39 Packard 6?

Posted by Ken_Parkman On 2016/7/30 19:07:14

I'm visiting my Dad and he has the engine apart on his new project, a 39 business coupe, and there is some confusion. The pistons are clearly marked front, and if you do that on these pistons the slot ends up opposite the camshaft. This is in direct conflict with the manual, which clearly states the slot is supposed to be on the same side as the camshaft.

Anyone seen this? What's right?

Thanks in advance
Ken on behalf of Doug.