Re: What about the 25K 105mph V8 Patrician?

Posted by BH On 2011/4/9 10:46:31

Keith -

I don't think I have the 1975 copy of the PI magazine, which is the earliest reference I have, stored here at home to authenticate that.

Yet, if 25K is true, that's awfully low mileage at even at that point in time. Not to discount any issue with lubrication or metallurgy, I think the frequency of cold starts with vehicles that saw only occasional use, by that time, is a significant factor in accelerating the wear of the pump body and driving shaft.

While my dad's Exec never exhbited any oiling issues, he doesn't recall any problems with the V8 oil pump during his tour of duty as a mechanic in a Packard dealership.