Re: Engine weight

Posted by HH56 On 2023/5/11 9:20:07

I agree. If you need an accurate number there is no other way to do it except weigh it yourself. Unfortunately Packard did not give any specifics on how the engine was configured when it was weighed or calculated. Is the given weight a basic assembled engine without generator, starter, carbs etc (which I suspect) or would that be the number if you lifted an engine out of a car complete with bolt on components and sat it on a scale. Using the word "about" seemed appropriate without known criteria.

There is a 30 lb weight difference in the given figures between the 5 and 9 main engines. That is probably due to the extra webbing support in the block and the throws on the crank for the 4 additional bearings but if not, then in addition to that extra there is a difference in bolt on items to factor in.