|
Re: Supercharged Packard Straight Eight
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
 
|
I've looked at both, and I'm still looking. No decisions. I do think that, if a body can get 300 horses in a 3750-pound car and have a bunch of gears with it, it would be impressive if not record-setting. I'd like to be the first kid in my neighborhood with a blown inline 8.
Posted on: 2023/8/27 4:28
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Oil weights
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
I use Mobil 1 10w-30 in my '46 Deluxe.
I probably should check-n-change the oils in the trans and diff before much longer. No idea how long since the last time, come to think of it.
Posted on: 2023/8/25 12:23
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Oil weights
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
Quote:
Okay, I give up. What kinds of issues?
Posted on: 2023/8/25 9:44
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: surplus stuff at Fred's place
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
Quote:
From central VA. How much 288 stuff do you need? I do have a more complete one in a car, but it's the wrong engine for that car, so it's surplus, too. I think it has parts like manifolds and accessories - maybe. I'll look when I get there if you're interested.
Posted on: 2023/8/24 13:28
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: surplus stuff at Fred's place
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
Quote:
Haven't forgotten. Be there in a week.
Posted on: 2023/8/23 19:42
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: surplus stuff at Fred's place
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
The picture I have:
Attach file:  IMG_2597.jpg (445.75 KB)
Posted on: 2023/8/23 19:21
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
surplus stuff at Fred's place
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
Being the packrat that Fred is, she's got some extra stuff that she's willing to part with. I'm sure that there's more, but for this post, let's go with this list.
151 288 long block - no accessories 1951 Ultramatic which likely came with the above engine 1940 mostly complete 282. Needs a card that I know of off the top of my head. Most of the rest of it seems to be intact. 3-speed o/d transmission which likely came with it. I guess the o/d is an R-9. I'm unloading it in KY next week and can get more pictures in case anyone is interested in some or all. Prices? Make me an offer I don' refuse.
Posted on: 2023/8/23 19:19
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 443 died, now will not start
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
Could it be something from that damned ethanol "gasoline?"
Posted on: 2023/8/22 4:21
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Engine Oil Capacity
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
If you're working on a level surface (car is level), the oil filler pipe dumps straight into the crankcase, so dump in 5 quarts and check the dipstick. Add until it's full, making note of how much more oil you've added. Crank it up and let it run for 10 minutes or so - or maybe take it for a spin around the block - turn it off and let it sit. Check it later and top off as necessary.
Most of my stuff reads full at something other than the factory suggestion, and none of them is in even quarts. E/T/A: I also rarely run any of my stuff all the way to the full mark. A tad below is my M.O. Close, but never overfull.
Posted on: 2023/8/21 18:54
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Website
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Home away from home
|
Thank you for making it happen!!!
Posted on: 2023/8/17 15:34
|
|||
|
If you're not having fun, maybe it's your own damned fault.
|
||||
|
||||
