Re: Future Projects Of Packard V8 Club Members
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Is your car not equipped with Torsion-Level suspension?
Posted on: 2007/1/7 0:16
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Re: Future Projects Of Packard V8 Club Members
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Though the high-volume pump is not an OE GM part, it was designed and manufactured by MELLING specifically for the OLDS V-8. Only through the efforts of the members of The Packard V-8 Club is a conversion possible to extend that application to the PACKARD V-8.
Since the PV8C only supplies the components needed for adaptation, they buyer is gonna find out that it's an Olds pump when they go to their local parts store to order one. Might as well be up-front about it and call it the Melling/Olds oil pump conversion - rather than come off like something is being swept under the rug. Haven't we seen too much of that (elsewhere) in the hobby in recent years? If people don't like the idea of putting a "non-Packard" part on their car, they're free to do as they please, but it's better that they know in advance of a purchase like this. Of course, informed consumers like us know that there are some other "solutions" that are just temporary, at best. What's in a name, anyway? I think V8 owners will be more interested in hearing about the long-term effectiveness of the solution, compared to others - and so far, so good.
Posted on: 2007/1/6 23:39
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Re: Need info on 55 Clipper
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Eric, I've read afew of your posts here and on the other forms pages. I'm digging the SN60 upgrade I might have to use that one. My Packard V8 isn't going to be as fast as what I used to so any little bit will help.
I'm hoping to get lucky with my car its been sitting since 1999 and was last on the road in 1971. I guy I'm getting it from told me he drove it in and had it reedy for the road in 99. He stoped working on it when part of his barn fell on the roof. There is a dent the size of my hand in the roof. I don't know why that stopped him but I think his age might have something to do with it to. I was reading somewhere that I might be able to id the motor by the paint color on the block if so its red ( maybe 320) I know I need the vin number to really know but though I might ask what you guys think. I won't get the home for afew more week still paying for it, but I plan in my head all the things I want to do. I've also found two more Packards my father inlaw was telling his friends about my Clipper. Come to find out this guys has two 56's one two door and other a four. My wife is going to kill me if one car turns in to three.
Posted on: 2007/1/6 23:35
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Re: Welcome - V-8 Roll Call
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Southern Arizona's representative stopped by....
Posted on: 2007/1/6 21:37
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Re: Future Projects Of Packard V8 Club Members
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Bottom line Keith, it is a Melling pump manufactered by MELLING not Oldsmobile! No cover up intended.
Posted on: 2007/1/6 21:20
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Re: Oil Pan drain plug
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Keith, As I said in my original post I am putting the bung from the rusty parts oil pan into my good pan which has a stripped bung. Good hint at checking bungs to make sure they are not split.
Posted on: 2007/1/6 20:23
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Re: Oil Pan drain plug
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Randy -
I understand about wanting to get back to original - had just wondered how that plate was sealed (if need be). My dad, who started turning wrenches prior to WWII, had told me that the gas tank fittings were soldered, and I thought it might be same for this sheet metal oil pan. Quoting from the "1955-1956 Packard Flat Rate Manual"... Oper. No.: 5-165 Oil Pan or Gasket - R & R Includes : R & R Cross over, or side exhaust pipe, starter motor, flywheel lower cover, disconnect and lower steering linkage. Suggested Time: 2.6 (end quote) I'm curious to know how that compares to real world time? BTW, the manual provided an additional 0.3, with pan removed, to R & R the oil pump assembly, and 0.4 to recondition the removed pump (i.e. - disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble, and replace any necessary parts. Yes, the Twin Ultra. pan used exactly the same drain plug and sealing washer as the V8 oil pan. I don't recall anything so substantial as a spot-welded plate in that application, but it's been over a decade since I had a pan off an Ultra.
Posted on: 2007/1/6 11:14
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Re: Oil Pan drain plug
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If the plug from the parts car is rusted then the bung (tapping plate) from the parts car is not saveable either????
Check both tapping plates to be sure that they are not split near the bottom. Making a new tapping plate should not be too difficult or expensive if necessary.
Posted on: 2007/1/6 9:23
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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Re: Future Projects Of Packard V8 Club Members
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Anyone interested in the conversion will sooner or later by some way or means determine that it IS an Olds pump. If one is proned to get get a wad in their panties then they will anyway.
On the other hand, attempting to hide, mask or any other method of sidestepping the fact that it is originaly fab'ed for Olds mite raise suspicion by prospective buyers as to WHY. Covering up the fact that it is an Olds pump is strictly an auto dealer/manufacturer tactic that would understandably be construe as shady at best if not a complete misrepresentation. In my case, i would NEVER opt for the conversion if i thot or conjured the thot that the pump itself was Packard specific meaning perhaps not readily available from local parts stores. NEVER cover up information!!!
Posted on: 2007/1/6 9:17
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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