Re: Portlandon's 1955 400

Posted by portlandon On 2009/2/24 13:45:20

Well time for an update.

These last few months I have been "tinkering& fiddling" as my wife calls it, on the Packard. I do this in between the Honeydo list she has for me and work.

I separated the running engine and tranny that I acquired last year and mounted the engine on a 1000lb. rated 4 footed stand. Mounting it to the stand was teeth chattering experience. I used #5 grade bolts, and have it mounted to 4 points on the rear engine flange. I also left the engine puller attached with chain relaxed just in case something tragic happens. In a engine vs. concrete battle, I don't think either would come out too well. The 352 is SO heavy, I am afraid something might happen.

I have dropped the oil pan to decipher which kind of oil pump I have on the 352. I will post pics of it soon so that the good fellas here on PackardInfo can tell me. I imagine I will be doing the adapter & Olds pump conversion. Hopefully the adapter will be available again.

I have been buying bits & pieces and setting them aside, brake pads, wheel cyl kits, etc. Can't wait for the Portland Swap Meet in April, as I find some interesting Packard parts there every year.