Re: 1955 Oil Pumps

Posted by PackardV8 On 2017/12/18 9:02:22

Relative to the original post:
I would not let 'oil pump" issues sway me away from buying any Packard.
Altho there mite be people who inntend to buy a classic car expecting a perfect engine and do not want to deal with any major internal engine problems. Such people probably need to find a different hobby. i.e. avoid vintage vehicles completely.


In terms of the oiling issues of the V8 it is Owen Dyneto above that says it best: " ...there is no simple anaysis that explains everything...."

HOWEVER, the Olds pump conversion seems to solve the problems rather fast.

BOTTOM LINE: IT is quite possible that any deficencies of the OEM V8 pumps were simply due to a lack of quality control AT THE FACTORY. A quality control problem that did NOT necessarily effect every pump but has obviously effected ENOUGH pumps to cause numerous complaints.

But the Olds coversion seems to be the quickest, cheapest and most reliable solution for the v8 oiling problems, espeialy the lifter clacking.


Let me put it this way:
If u buy the car and it exhibits no oiling problems then there is not a problem and don't fix it.

IF is DOES have oiling problems, especialy lifter clatter, then do the Olds conversion.

Here. let me put it a third way:
If there isn't a problem, then don't fix it.
If there IS a problem, then fix it with the Olds pump conversion.