Re: Advice on removing engine?
Posted by Bob E. On 2016/9/5 13:39:36
So pulled the engine a few days ago. Wasn't really too bad and I now see a lot of 'opportunity' for clean up in the engine compartment now that the engine is out of the way......
Regarding the engine, I am unsure as to how far to do on it. It did great on compression and leak testshttps://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=17824&forum=3&post_id=176985#forumpost176985
Talked to the PO and he has owned the car for 7 years or so and has not done anything significant to the engine or transmission. He said the previous PO (PPO) was a skilled mechanic and did a lot of work on this and other classic cars but no info on what was done and when.
I did flush the engine with diesel/oil mixture before pulling it (as per Mr. Vines) and that may have really cleaned it out as it looks great on the inside. Here a few of the many photos I have. 2nd to last one shows a curved piece of hard rubber/plastic that is a piece of something (?) that was laying next to a valve spring.
But since I have it out, it seems like an opportunity to do something to it that will ensure reliable performance for a while as I dont want to have to pull the engine again in a few years etc.
Jack made some suggestions about replacing the freeze plugs, rocker arm end soft seals, and valve stem seals. I think I can manage that kind of work. But wondering if I should pull the heads and take/send it to a machine shop to assess and 'spruce' up. I don't know how to tell by looking what needs work and what should last for years. Ditto for the pistons and block etc.
Any suggestions as to how to get some more data on this to help decide on a path forward would be a huge help.
Anyone know of experienced Packard V-8 mechanics somewhat in the Houston area?
thank you
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Regarding the engine, I am unsure as to how far to do on it. It did great on compression and leak testshttps://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=17824&forum=3&post_id=176985#forumpost176985
Talked to the PO and he has owned the car for 7 years or so and has not done anything significant to the engine or transmission. He said the previous PO (PPO) was a skilled mechanic and did a lot of work on this and other classic cars but no info on what was done and when.
I did flush the engine with diesel/oil mixture before pulling it (as per Mr. Vines) and that may have really cleaned it out as it looks great on the inside. Here a few of the many photos I have. 2nd to last one shows a curved piece of hard rubber/plastic that is a piece of something (?) that was laying next to a valve spring.
But since I have it out, it seems like an opportunity to do something to it that will ensure reliable performance for a while as I dont want to have to pull the engine again in a few years etc.
Jack made some suggestions about replacing the freeze plugs, rocker arm end soft seals, and valve stem seals. I think I can manage that kind of work. But wondering if I should pull the heads and take/send it to a machine shop to assess and 'spruce' up. I don't know how to tell by looking what needs work and what should last for years. Ditto for the pistons and block etc.
Any suggestions as to how to get some more data on this to help decide on a path forward would be a huge help.
Anyone know of experienced Packard V-8 mechanics somewhat in the Houston area?
thank you
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