Re: What Was Packard's Best Inline 8 Engine?

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/10/22 12:52:32

I did some work on a Speedster 8 that had not had motor work in decades. When I checked the rod bearings I was stunned to find that, except for darkening, the babbit was like new and the clearances were .002. The only other motors I've seen that exhibited that evidence of true hydrodynamic lubrication is the Rolls-Royce Six which would last the life of the owner if properly maintained.

There is something about the Speedster bottom end that is special. And very expensive. The car was intended for 80-90 mph cruising and it shows.