Re: Replacing a '49 288" with a '53 327" 4-bbl - any problems

Posted by Mike On 2011/6/24 21:12:36

Also, check with Gene in Indy:https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7371&forum=8

I just sold him my '50 288, but i see he's sadly selling some stuff, i'm not sure if that motor is on the chopping block or not. If he's willing to sell it, i can tell you it ran with great oil pressure, good compression, idled and ran fantastic, and never missed a beat. Definitely not a "core" motor. It seeped oil everywhere though, if i didn't come across this 327, i was going to put all new external gaskets on, pressure wash, paint, and use it. It was a fantastic motor.