Re: Solving the Oil Pump Problem - Packard V8
Posted by Kevin AZ On 2008/3/14 23:04:34
Packard0820,
Those numbers L@@K great and I'm happy for you! May your Packard run till the cows come home!!!!! And a little history behind how the fix was invented.
First however, I'm certain that you purchased the adapter kit from my buddy Craig H. in Pahrump Nevada. Craig, is the fellow that convinced me that the oil problem on 55-56 Packards was fixable. And with the assistance of other interested internet-Packard people some years back, discussions raged for many months over how to attempt a fix. Craig H., however was the guy that really got things going, as spent his own time and MONEY & actually developed the plate that would make the melling HV pump fit onto our beloved 55-56 Packards. Note that Craig H. is a highly skilled engineer type BUT he also is a highly skilled (hands-on) engine builder. Years ago before he purchased his first Packard he was also building hot Pontiacs out in California for racing people. Before that he was actually a 'rocket-scientist' working for our government!
In May of 2006, Craig and I rebuilt the engine in my '55 400 to '56 standards (374CI). (My '55 had serious oiling problems in the forward main bearings.) At the same time, we outfitted my rebuilt engine with the very first prototype of the adapter with the melling pump. In addition, as the attached pictures show, we also prepared my engine to accept a full flow oil filter conversion as opposed to the original. I guess my part of the story is that I was there with others during the inception and inspiration.
I have no doubt my 400 will have the same kind of oil pressure that your picture indicates.Again, I'm happy you were sucessful!
If you get a chance, take a peek at www.1956packardpanther.com - very Cool stuff there.
best regards all,
Kevin in Tucson
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Those numbers L@@K great and I'm happy for you! May your Packard run till the cows come home!!!!! And a little history behind how the fix was invented.
First however, I'm certain that you purchased the adapter kit from my buddy Craig H. in Pahrump Nevada. Craig, is the fellow that convinced me that the oil problem on 55-56 Packards was fixable. And with the assistance of other interested internet-Packard people some years back, discussions raged for many months over how to attempt a fix. Craig H., however was the guy that really got things going, as spent his own time and MONEY & actually developed the plate that would make the melling HV pump fit onto our beloved 55-56 Packards. Note that Craig H. is a highly skilled engineer type BUT he also is a highly skilled (hands-on) engine builder. Years ago before he purchased his first Packard he was also building hot Pontiacs out in California for racing people. Before that he was actually a 'rocket-scientist' working for our government!
In May of 2006, Craig and I rebuilt the engine in my '55 400 to '56 standards (374CI). (My '55 had serious oiling problems in the forward main bearings.) At the same time, we outfitted my rebuilt engine with the very first prototype of the adapter with the melling pump. In addition, as the attached pictures show, we also prepared my engine to accept a full flow oil filter conversion as opposed to the original. I guess my part of the story is that I was there with others during the inception and inspiration.
I have no doubt my 400 will have the same kind of oil pressure that your picture indicates.Again, I'm happy you were sucessful!
If you get a chance, take a peek at www.1956packardpanther.com - very Cool stuff there.
best regards all,
Kevin in Tucson
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