Re: mystery switch and mystery noise

Posted by JWL On 2011/12/24 13:24:39

A question to ponder over the holidays. Were the hydraulic valve lifter equipped 288 cu. in. engines a one model year option only? The reason I ask is because beginning with the 1952 models, Packard offered the 327 cu. in. engines as an option in the 200s and 200 Deluxes. These engines - however - were equipped with mechanical lifters, while the engines in the 300 and 400 had hydraulic lifters.

Anyone with a 1952 or later 288 that has hydraulic lifters? This should be indicated with an "H" stamped at the end of the engine number. Thanks.

(o[]o)