fitting pistons 320 packard 1934

Posted by Dave On 2015/9/2 10:11:02

hi there i have a question can the engine cylinder block can pistons be replaced with out removing the sump,which means fitting the pistons from the bottom of the the cylinder,i have rebuid one of these engines before and it was a pain dropping the pistons from the top. the engine in question is a spare but the valves are seized i bit and the block is rusty.i want to remove the block strip and clean replaced the valves and rings.it looks like it can be done but looks tricky may be the are special tools which i dont know about,any advice is greatly apriciated Dave