Re: Since Packard had a V-12 in the 30's....

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/7/30 20:13:09

Interesting and thanks for citing that reference, John. Don't forget the 1st and 2nd series eights were quite different from the 3rd series and those that followed. Different crankshaft design and different firing order for one thing to eliminate a periodic vibration. Of course cast iron pistons call for different crankshaft balancing than aluminum, so does your reference say they went to aluminum pistons in the 3rd series?