If they're not spinning, it could be that they have been expanded because the valves were stuck at one time, e.g.

Lifter stuck, barrel expanded

I would like this, but only for basically doing this once, hopefully in May. Then I'd let it go to another for whatever the costs are.

Packard Don - note that Ross said it works for 327, 356, and 359 lifters, and since the 288 and the 327 were essentially the same, I guess if a 288 had hydraulic lifters it would work for those too.

Will it work on the 327 and 359 lifters too? If so, I want one!

Quote:

Here's a thread talking about lifters.
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?start=0&topic_id=15045&order=ASC&status=&mode=0

I'll be interested to hear responses, I have a noisy hydraulic lifter and thinking I may need to replace it.

I just wanted to post my option on using an engine stand. I mounted a front bracket with a pipe bolted to it for a front pivot in line with the one on the regular engine stand. To this I attach the overhead chain hoist. The C-clamp stops the chain hoist's hook from straying away from the block and increasing its load on the pipe.
It is now stable yet rotates through the full 360. You could do the same with a drilled out 2x6 I guess, but it is nice to have fewer tripping issues below the block, and the chain hoist is a little easier to adjust the unit to level.
Bob J.

Attach file:

---

  DSC03110.JPG (232.86 KB)


  DSC03109.JPG (245.02 KB)

Thank you so much! This will surely help.

If that 115-C was cheaper and closer, I scavenge the fenders off of it!

I've never seen a running board rust in half like that! Oi!

Few new ones I spotted today:

1937 120 Dietrich Convertible Sedan. This appears to be the car sold last year at the C. Lewis Ablelove auction in Utica, NY which I attended. Car is very solid but needs a huge amount of work to complete. Looks like the auction buyer either gave up or he is trying to flip for a profit:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770334501376891/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

1939 Super 8 Touring Sedan. Looks very sharp in black with dual side mounts, but has been sitting for a long time and tires are flat. Nice original interior and the dash plastic looks relatively intact compared to some others of this model I have seen. Data plate says it was originally sold in Utah. Green Bay, WI. Go Packers!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/785277602813678/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

1938-1939 120 front clip. Looks pretty solid. Can anyone use this? Ohio:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/752553629601579/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

1949 (22nd series) Super 8 Sedan. LWB model. Looks pretty hopeless but might yield some parts. Ohio:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/561201605937789/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

1954 Clipper Deluxe Sedan. Nice, clean original car needs some interior work. Looks sharp in two tone green. Like it. TX:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2256816201191758/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post

Some I found today that are recent postings on CL:

1937 115C Touring Sedan. Rough condition and from the photos, it does not look like it would be worth restoring. Probably just a parts car, but much of the exterior sheet metal is definitely reusable. Connecticut.

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/d/southbury-1937-packard/7616150734.html

Very nice 1952 300. Ad states 15K original miles. Harrisburg, PA

https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/miller-place-1952-packard-300/7615078667.html

1949 (22nd Series) Custom 8 sedan. Needs work but looks like it might not be too bad of a project. Jackson, MI

https://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/d/jackson-1949-packard-23rd-series-door/7614859192.html

1940 110 Touring Sedan. Nearly completed resto, requires some reassembly. Los Angeles, CA:

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/long-beach-1940-packard/7616104175.html