327 Questions

Posted by scauzone On 2020/7/18 0:31:58

I'm replacing the water pump on my 54' Clipper De Luxe. I noticed when I removed the bolts that there was some sort of RTV on them and they seem to go into a water jacket. Is this necessary? If so, what's the recommended product? No mention of this in the service manual. Though the manual is vague in general.

Who carries distributor parts? RockAuto seems to have the cap and rotor for the distributor I don't have. Also wouldn't mind knowing if the AC Delco plugs are alright to run in these cars or a different is preferred and why.

My cylinder head says thunderbolt on it. I've noticed other Packards of this vintage don't have this. Is there something different about the cylinder head or engine other than the cosmetics of the casting?