352 Distributor/trans Question.

Posted by Ronnie On 2017/11/5 4:08:57

Hello I have a packard 352 engine and I have some questions so I can get my Packard running. Its a 55. And mated to a twin ultramatic. I got this engine with no distributor. Firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 The distributor needed is a Delco 1110854 and I have all the specs on request. The Packard is also a ground POSITIVE car.

Are any aftermarket distributors available in points or hei system? I've read on other forums of GM hei conversions/adapting with pontiac/olds distributors with the current packard distributor. But I don't have a DISTRIBUTOR.. So?

Question/concern#2.
I want to run a th400 behind the Packard v8. I've seen adapter kits for around 800. I've also been following the thread on the HAMB on making your own transmission adapters. So I want to make/blueprint my own then take that to a mom and pops metal shop to get it cut. Any advise? Adapters, plates, bellhousing cuts/swaps I can provide any info you need on the Packard to help.

Option 2 and most wanted would be a manual transmission, this is a torquey engine keep that in mind.
Thanks Alot