Shocking but true, Packards actually do function in the snow. Now, its a bit chill with the top down you might think, but I happen to know it ain't much warmer with the top up. And some prefer a nice cozy Patrician...

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I'm gonna say this again, since everyone seems to agree with me for once. (And where the heck it Eric to disagree - as he is attempting to doing just this into a 115c frame...)
As far as putting a straight 8, it aint gonna happen. Picture the bellhousing location staying the same (clutch geometry etc, that you must maintain) Now picture the length to the front where the engine mounts. Now add 9 inches. See my point? Where you gonna mount the front of the engine - cantilever out past the front frame? And a radiator? the 288/327 block is even longer than a 282 block, so forget that idea.
Now a 3.8/4.2 Jag engine, we can talk about that. I've seen it done. DOHC/triple carbs...it don't get much sexier than that.

Ain't Gonna happen. There are other options, for sure, V-8 or 6cyl Jag motor, but Straight 8... no.

Its a transmission linkage rod. Maybe it has a (small) six digit number cast into it?

Off topic, but I didn't do it...
Kevin - I have loaned my Lambert CD to Nelson and his son has promised to copy it. That was months ago, so if you will please be the bad guy and make some noise, I would hope I could get you a copy. And the bearing in question was used from 1935-1938 (and a few early 39-110's). After that disaster, Packard went to a greased bushing. And the assembled prop used in the video was from a 37. mine.

DF

Lemme know if I can be of further assistance - I am in Dallas. David Flack, flackmaster@sbcglobal.net

Would someone kindly provide me a modern number for plugs for a 33-1001? Thanks in advance. DAF

Point being, for those few of us that think Mal is a bit addicted to communication, that it may not be his fault, the historical display proving ancestral genes may be at work...Mal's having evolved into the internet age may not be his fault!

Very enlightening post-fixit. Funny, I advertised some pinion bearings on ebay a few weeks ago, including the mention of importance of replacement when leaking pinion seals were inspected and didn't sell any, nada, none. Apparently no interest in servicing differenials much any more. Oh well.... and last week delivered a rebuilt differential to a guy for a 22nd series....very toasted smell after all the fluid had leaked out...what's that line, something about learning from others mistakes. Gotta love packardinfo...

An 1801 Club Sedan is a rare car. I suggest you get Jim Hollingsworth's book on 1940's - a must read. As for the wheels, yes, 16" wheels are what you need. Same from most 38-41 (Jr) cars (except 40-41 110's, and a few other oddballs, HD commerical, etc.) Not extraordinarily hard to find, I don't have 4 right now, but can put the word out if you want me too. Note that a 235/75-15 tire is nearly the same diameter as an original 700-16, so you might not be gaining much other than originality if you switch to 16" wheels/tires. Do you know what wheels you are running now?