Re: engine question

Posted by fredkanter On 2016/7/21 13:14:37

As I said, measuring the length of the block/head will determine if it is a 35-47 120 series engine or a 40-54 288/327/356/359 engine. The later engines are all the same length and all take the same head gasket. The 288 and some 327's are 5 main, other 327's are 9 main as are all 356 and 359's.

All of these engines can be installed in all 8 cyl 40-54 Packards, if in a car that had a 288 it will take some mods.

The number cast into an engine block may indicate numerous years. The only way to accurately identify an engine is by the engine serial number which is on a pad just below the head and above the starter.

In 56 years we've never seen/heard of an incorrect casting n umber as they are part of the mold, nor have we heard of an incorrect serial number. Those stories are rumors in my estimation, sometimes to "justify" a wrong engine in a car.