Re: Car Identification
Posted by Ozstatman On 2021/4/4 17:39:29
Jeorge,
Something is amiss here. A wheelbase of 129" looks suspect, could it be 139"?
Also I'm surprised it has a 288 head, maybe it's had an engine transplant as I wouldn't expect a 288 head would fit a 320 motor. Could someone, gently, tell me if I'm wrong?
Plus the 320 engine has a separate aluminum crankcase while the 288 series are cast "enbloc" so a readily visible means of identification. Another matter is the distributor, the 320 has it mounted on the middle of the head while the 288 has it mounted on the left side of the block.
The Packard Engine Serial Number Reference should also help in establishing just what engine you have.
Something is amiss here. A wheelbase of 129" looks suspect, could it be 139"?
Also I'm surprised it has a 288 head, maybe it's had an engine transplant as I wouldn't expect a 288 head would fit a 320 motor. Could someone, gently, tell me if I'm wrong?
Plus the 320 engine has a separate aluminum crankcase while the 288 series are cast "enbloc" so a readily visible means of identification. Another matter is the distributor, the 320 has it mounted on the middle of the head while the 288 has it mounted on the left side of the block.The Packard Engine Serial Number Reference should also help in establishing just what engine you have.
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