I'm sure you are glad now that you pulled the motor for a proper inspection. What I don't understand is your comment about torching a bearing to get the tranny out?

I have no basis for commenting on the quality of the Steele 338830 bushing other than to say I know other folks whose same bushings seem to wear "prematurely". Hearsay.
I will comment that the earlier style INLOX bushing used in the 35-38 cars hardly ever seems to wear out. My armchair analysis of the design also suggest a slightly stiffer ride, yet not as stiff as a urethane bushing might provide. I think the reason Packard went to the 338830 style was the ease of assembly/replacement. Gotta keep the service bays busy, and the INLOX style requires a press to get it in/out, which meant more labor, etc.
One other armchair comment that the cracking seen is in the exposed "squished" area, which doesn't surprise me having a very limited understanding of how rubber reacts to pressure. On the other hand, have you disassembled and evaluated the performance of the rubber along the axis of the bolt? Final comment, check the washer at the center of the squeeze bolt at the pinch of the shock arm and make sure that has not perished, my recollection is originally these were a reinforced material, kinda like a body mount, and if simply replaced with a soft rubber might also contribute to upper/outer problems.

Finally, just my opinion, I think there would be a market for a better bushing, as these 39-41 cars tend to ride very soft...

Brian - I don't know where you found it, but I really appreciate it. Like I said, no good to anyone if I don't know what it is. Inquiring minds must know, however, where the heck did you find this?? When you stump Joel, Dave, me and the others, take a bow, gloat, proclaim yourself Parts Emperor, name your ransom or whatever, but tell us, what is the secret source for these superceding numbers??

Thanks again! DAF (oh, and does 382556 show up?)

Howdy Tom...haven't seen you here in a while. I see no reason why the "standard" petronix unit would not work on a 38-120. Basically the same distributor from 37-39, so unless there is something I am missing (no, I don't have petronix on my cars), you shouldn't have a problem.

DF

I just reviewed all service counselors to 1948, no luck, however it seems pretty likely this part number was "issued" post 1948. I suspect since this number doesn't appear until the 55-56 parts book, it is a superceding number. (though every other bearing purchased at the same time is pre-48, and the box has the older blue/white label) My personal suspicion is differential or transmission bearing due to open/roller design. Probably transmission? Can't think of any other application. Not Axle or Pinion as those would be tapered roller style, at least post '37. There are a couple pre'37 pinion bearings that are similar in design?

The bearing itself is 100mm x 25mm x 45mm, big, thrust face roller bearing. MRC-7309. There is no race/cup as might be suggested by Joel's info...maybe this was supplied with a shim/washer for whatever purpose and simply titled as such? Hopefully this will help narrow it down. Its no good to anyone if I can't figure out what it fits!

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HELP!- I am not finding 410465 in any parts book, yet that is what is clearly marked on the package of this bearing. Me thinks either differential or axle bearing...its big and I will post a picture if not immediately apparent. Joel found 410471 bearing assembly is composed of a 410466 race and a 410465 bearing. Now what the 410471 fits Joel don't know.

That Model T Ford reminded me there is at least one proper Paddy Wagon out there, a 1925-243 in Arthur Stone's museum in Florida. Sorry, no, I do not have a picture to post.

Keep up the good work Heather - I just love that your car is so original, has real history, and is back on the road. Now that you've got the interior cleaned up, what's next??!! Good on ya, mate! DAF

That is a Very interesting picture of the 8 door! Packard, particularly as, based on the hood, it appears to be a 6 cylinder car. I can only wonder about the chassis, as, to my knowledge, there never was a commercial 110 chassis?? Also, as a period photo, it depicts a 120 bumper with 110 bumperettes, something I have seen on several other Aussie Packards of the era. Thank you for sharing these. DAF

NO (??) water circulation? Very concerning. Pull the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat, NOW. Put back on and add some water. Spin waterpump. Please tell us the water pump is pumping. And yes, adjusting the points on that dual point distributor takes a little finess. Still, music is music. Good work! DAF