Re: Did Chevy consider Packard V8 BB Design?
Posted by HH56 On 2009/2/21 19:32:27
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As for the Packard V8 breaking NO new ground, it seems that it did so in at least one negative way, the piggy-back oil and vacuum pump setup. I don't know if any other manufacturer had the misfortune to replicate that.
Question I believe is still out on that one. Was it the vacuum pump, the relief valve setup which I think got a late redesign or the lack of proper shaft bearing structure which was never addressed or a combination of all three or still something no one has identified yet.
Think the only thing most can agree on is there were some oiling issues from some cause--most likely pump related.
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