Ran into a bit of an issue with the water jacket. It arrived, and I'm not so sure that it's the right one. First of all, it's labeled for a '29-'32 Packard Standard 8, and I'm rebuilding a 1938 Super 8 (using a '39 block). I have no idea if the mounting holes even line up. The length is 32", so should be same as what came off. I haven't been able to test fit because the car and engine are two hours away.
The water distribution holes are different as well. Different location and different diameter. Is this a problem? Also, the water distribution plate sticks "out" from the the mounting surface. Is this how it's supposed to be? Remember, the old water jacket we pulled off was modified so I have no idea if it's right or not.
The new one:
<img src="https://pbympq.bn.files.1drv.com/y4m6kqad4uNFAmSMP6KmsGaPFC6O5F17W6iQuG-SwrkIbsftsz8Csbpvhk8C2sd7VxwLqciwWbgORQid8uIke5PNi-2YHhMFOXCd_dWGHuN6AvmHr9bXAEkEuF3JrUnh-pw_qq3x3bsj92RRoL_ff2GJ5XeyLM3eAvd2BSpEgZK0mIcpinCKclpy8hJ-yG3tHmgWvcNUwdVGFiFnehRE3V3AQ?width=495&height=660&cropmode=none" width="495" height="660" />
The old one:
<img src="https://rrxumw.bn.files.1drv.com/y4mxyrZ2slbu5MXATLNtnXsitwAylyKGH3isrlvo7WTV4jJW4HXYLmT66xMjFDh3fmXOpf9AiRx4AK-Hr-rAl0kl-HeFEC46eRPPonn4uYSScB7G2O4cvk6FEFpSkzSYVm0Ut5WCVjR7od4clovwVK8q2lWKdelFMsOuQtuJrk8XbNhYUcBjOUYI5K_p1bUD7W1ebu5xLVpaOEpb348k9iVQQ?width=495&height=660&cropmode=none" width="495" height="660" />
I guess the big question is how different is the '38-39 Super 8 block from the '32 Standard 8? I've read the whole "Packard: A History" book, but I don't remember the small details like this. And I've never seen a '32 block....
-Kevin
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