I have a '55 Clipper Super with a 320 and my radiator is shot. I checked a few places in the area and nobody is willing to recore this style. Has anyone had success with a swap or a universal fit? If so, what did you use?

Thank you in advance for any insight.

Thank you Howard. I will take a look at that one of these nights. I really appreciate the info and diagram.

Thank you,
Shane

Jack, Here are the numbers on the car and block. I will definitely reach out to you about parts. I appreciate your time and knowledge.

Thank you,
Shane

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Well it says FM 2-55 so I guess I'm out of luck on a recent rebuild. The gentleman did have a Kanter catalog and ordered parts. Any chance that could be why? I'm brand new to Packard and am trying to learn. Last question. Any tips if I attempt to rebuild the engine myself to save cost?

Jack, here is the bearing and the crank. The bearing does have some chips. What do you think about the crank? I also found this piece under the rear of the intake. Any idea what it is and where it goes?

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That was my thought too and why I question doing a full rebuild. One hand says it was rebuilt somewhat recent, the other says what else did they not do properly. I'd like to utilize funds as efficiently as possible.

Thank you HH56. I'll take a look at them.

I guess I was hoping with the clean cylinder walls and the one loose crank bolt that it meant it had a recent rebuild. There are a number of things I have come across that let me know the car is has been worked on (not in the most professional way).I struggle to think that bolt was unthreaded for 107k miles. Does anyone know of a good Packard engine and trans rebuilder near the Green Bay, WI area?

Quick question for everyone. I have a 55 Clipper Super and it developed a knock the last time I drove it. I pulled the engine and noticed 2 push rods that were chewed up, assuming this is the issue. When I pulled the heads, 6 bolts had grey sludge in the bolt holes looking like oil and coolant mixed. The engine has sat for a few months and the sludge did not drain out of th bolt holes. Is this a sign of a cracked block? I don't believe so, but looking for opinions. My believe is the head gaskets we're bad. The cylinder walls look fresh and when the oil pan was pulled, I noticed on crankshaft bolt wasn't even threaded in.

Thanks in advance for your input.

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Thank you, it's a good 20 footer, needs some door alignment and surface rust cleaned up. Unfortunately, the odometer has rolled over. The front does dive slightly, but I have not got on the brakes hard due to the pull to the right. As for acceleration, I do not notice the back end squatting. I measured after posting based on previous info from Howard and the right side is about 7/8" lower than the left.