Re: Rebuilding Packard V8s - where we are as of 3/23/2025

Posted by Pgh Ultramatic On 2025/3/23 20:41:38

Hard to believe MM is out of hardened retainers. Just bought a set last year. Jack I have ONE more set that I got from Randy. For when you really need some...

I can get the oil pump kit parts made at a reasonable cost. Once you are out, if you want to send me the drawings, I can keep it rolling.

In other engine news, I have 3 core 55 engines plus approx. 2 disassembled 56 engines, if you need such parts I have them lying around here and would be happy to see them go. 16 good used 374 pistons in a box, for example.

On the bright side, the Ultramatics are as rebuildable as ever. The only thing that seems to be of limited quantity is the plain bearings in them. The gaskets and clutches are available at reasonable cost. Still have NOS input shafts and converter shafts on the shelf as well.