Re: Riki's '56 Packard Roars to life in San Diego!

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/11/10 16:11:13

Lifters, Federal Mogul (Sealed Power) HT-879.

A reasonable idle speed in neutral or w/o a transmission after you're off the fast idle cam might be in the range of 575 to 600 rpm. Don't expect a smooth idle without the weight of the torque converter.

On the rear seal, maybe you trimmed the graphite cord too short? It's no fun but they can be replaced with the engine in the car.