Re: your experience with 6 cyl Packard engines: 110/Six/Clipper Six

Posted by Daniel Leininger On 2009/12/12 13:05:10

This is a fascinating discussion on this thread. I did not know the history and development of the 6s and 8s. Ross's comment is well made -- the Six as the 'father' of the Eight. I had not thought that way before reading this discussion.

I would think a dependable engine is made by improving a good prototype over time (years) of service and re-design. I did not realize that the bore, spacing and strokes are based on the same engineering proportions.

Thanks to everybody for your comments.

DanL
PS: My Straight 8 screams at 60 w/o OD engaged.