Re: V8 Cam endplay adjustment question

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2011/7/31 15:19:15

I haven't assembled a Packard V-8 since KevinAZ & I put his together 5 years ago, so my memory is a little fuzzy on this point. IIRC, the Packard V-8 cam retention is like the Pontiac V-8. The end play is determined by the cam retainer plate which bolts to the front of the block and the timing chain upper gear and its retention by the fuel pump eccentric and retaining bolt into the cam nose. The end play has nothing to do with the rear cam plug.

Since you do not have the timing chain installed yet, this is your problem.