Indeed. I hope it lasts longer than the last time I had it rebuilt. Please see pictures. The shaft is quite worn.

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Hi all,

I just wanted to share this bit. Classic and Exotic Services sells shafts for water pumps and they list this item which is for 1931-1932 Packard 8. I wanted to let you all know that it's exactly the same shaft that's on my '36 std 8 as well.

https://www.classicandexotic.com/store/p-247-1931-32-packard-8-water-pump-shaft.aspx

-Crin

Hi all,

Time to rebuild the freshly rebuilt water pump... I'm a pretty handy guy. What does it take to rebuild it myself?

Alternatively, what's a good place to send it to and have it rebuilt?

Thanks in advance,
Crin

I understand what you're saying but Rick passed a few years ago so asking for cashflow in the last several years is fruitless. Everything has been on hold since he passed. I like what you said about opening your wallet with your heart - I think that's where this is heading. I appreciate your input. Thank you.

Hi all,

So I have sealed a deal with Richard Blomquist's son to purchase his mirror reproduction business. I assume most of you know who Rick was and the business he ran (White Glove Collection). It's not a huge investment but I would like to know what your thoughts are as to where the market for these mirrors stands. I was told it's not what it used to be and I obviously don't want to get stuck with 50 pairs of mirrors that I won't be able to sell and at least make my money back on this investment. I placed an ad on this forum to get a feel for the interest but I didn't get any replies. I just want to know what you all honestly think.

Here's the link to the other post:

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=22167&forum=8

Thank you in advance,
Crin

Hi all,

Well in the continuing saga, I got all my valves and seats ground, set the valve lash and got my carb back from Daytona Parts (they did a wonderful job).

The next thing I have to do is to get my gas tank cleaned and sealed as they found quite a bit of dirt in the carb and as I recall I only had the exterior of the tank powder coated. I never had it cleaned out and sealed.

Can anyone can recommend a place that provides that service? Oh and if they're in Florida all the better. Thanks

I don't know if this will help but on my 36 standard 8 there is a metal clip that holds a cover over the switch. Then there are two nuts that hold the switching assembly to the steering box. Once the clip and the nuts are removed the horn button, the light and throttle levers pull right out towards the driver's seat.

I will try to dint some pictures and post them.

Thank you for the information. I wrapped the threads. I was trying to be thorough and obviously had no idea where the real sealing takes place. Thank you for adding to my Packard education. There's so much to learn.
Thanks again,
Crin

Hi all,

In continuing my Packard education, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this thing is and what it does. Please see the attached picture and yellow arrow.

Thank you in advance,
Crin

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Thank you all for your help. Hopefully with all newly ground valves and seats it'll run as it should. It was never right from the get-go.