Re: main bearing replacement

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/10/8 20:00:58

I am not familiar with the 51 Packard. However most all cars of that vintage can allow for pan removal without lifting the engine. I know the 55 and 56 V8 model Packards can allow for pan removal without lifting the engine.

If u must lift the engine then use a cherry picker or differential hoist or some other suitable lifting device just as u would if u were going to remove the engine completely from the car. Once it is lifted to the desired height then support the engine by placing somekind of wooden blocks between the engine mounts and the frame.

I would be very leary to support the engine across the fenders of the car. It weighs about 1000 pounds and i'm nt sure te fenders will take that kind of weight without denting. More modern engines are rather lite and the support acrosss the fenders is often used. I've never used it. I always block between the engine mounts.

Does the service manual indicate that the engine has to be lifted????? What does the manual say about supporting the engien??????