Motor rebuild questions

Posted by Mike Bartrom On 2017/3/21 8:19:38

I'm looking into the motor rebuild for my boat tail speedster project. I am experienced with rebuilding GM Ford and even a 56 Chrysler Hemi... but nothing quite as old as the straight 8 in my 30 Packard

I have several questions:

Can you get modern bearings for the mains and rods?

Can you get modern seals, rings, pistons?

I'm sure that hardened exhaust valve seats can be installed in this motor... what about valve guides?

How about using a thermostat for the cooling system (vs. shutters)?

Anyone have an insight into converting the points ignition to electronic?

Can my existing transmission get syncros added?

Are the original style driveshaft u-joints reliable?