I'm trying to track down the source of a pretty loud clacking noise. I suspect it's valve related and appears to be coming from the front part of the engine. I removed the valve covers and found that one of the hydraulic lifters seems to be oozing far more oil than its 15 counterparts. The attached photo taken with the engine running shows the suspected hydraulic lifter. Any opinions are welcome.

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Well its been slow project, but I did drive it last week. I rebuilt the wheel cylinders and master cylinder. Added some new brake lines and fixed a few other things. I only drove it about a mile or two and got it up to about 50. It seems to shift fine. The brakes still need some adjusting and the carb need rebuilt, but it move on its own now. I got it stuck in park a couple of time and the shifter was some play in it. I've owned alot of car and never drove anything like this. It floats at first I thought the shocks might be shot but that not true. They seem fine I sure it'll stiffen up once I lower it.

Ron -

There's certainly nothing wrong with expressing your thanks, by name here.

However, when it comes to posting addresses and phone numbers, I don't think it's so much a question of whether BigKev allows it, but privacy issues are a significant consideration.

In my case, I don't want such info disclosed - not even my e-mail addy. I would rather field questions in public, here, as this Forum is fully searchable. The answer to the question posed by someone today could be helpful to others in the future.

I also stand by that position WRT to tehcnial questions that have been sent via the site's PM feature - though PM's do have their place for off-topic matters.

Of course, that's just my worth.

Ron,

Thanks. It's very hospitable of you to welcome me to see your Packard. I'll be arriving in LA on 3rd August but will probably be tied up with things that day, making sure the arrangements for shipping the '41 are all in place and ready to go. So either of the 4th or 5th, whichever suits you.

My email address is below if you'd care to forward me some details and we can then arrange to meet.

Looking forward to seeing you, your Grandson and the Garage Gorilla!

ozstatman@gmail.com

Thanks BigKev I sure wish I had found this site before I started. It has been 45 years since High School Auto Shop and I was totally in the dark. Luckily I found some great folks that walked me thru the process. Id like to thank them here and if allowed give their address and phone numbers for anyone else that may need the help. With your permission.
I had my grandson turn the key and push the start button when we fired it up. He had a grin on his face a foot wide. Without him it would have been a real problem to get done. Hes 20 and this is the first time I've had him away from his computer longer than a few hours at a time.
Now that we are done, I just found the Project Blog area here. Figures.
Ron

Sure Mal WE (Grandson & me) would love to meet another Packard Fan. I've been to 4 car meets and ours is the only Packard there. I will introduce you to Black Jack our mascot Garage Gorilla

Congrats on gettings her back together! Nothing is better than knowing that you did it yourself.

Make sure that in about 100 miles or so that you recheck the torque on the head bolts in the factory recommended pattern.

If I find I need any of my valve springs replaced, then I may have to give you a call for advice since you are pretty local to me!

YES - She running as smooth as silk and no more CLACK CLACK

Well I bought 2 extra batteries, and another 1 gig SD card for my digital camera.

So I should be able take lots of pictures and post them on the website. That way the folks that could not come to the show can enjoy all the wonderful Packards that I am sure will be in attendance.

Now unless the cars are clearly marked as to their model and year (or a find a good tour-guide that wants to walk the show with me), we may have to play the "Identify these Packards" game again after I get them all put online.