You would use a T at the pressure feed off the block. They are 5/16th lines as I recollect. The return should go to a plugged spot on the skirt of the block. The most important thing to know is somewhere on the feed side there must be a flow restriction because only a small portion of the oil can be bypassed off through the filter and the lions share of the oil dedicated to the engine components.

Packard originally used a T fitting that had approximately a 1/16th hole drilled in the filter supply port. I've installed exactly the filter you have on a Chevy 235 6 and soldered up a brass fitting and drilled a 1/16th hole because of low indicated idle oil pressure. Worked fine, no reason you couldn't with installation on the Packard.

Best of luck!

That was a nice piece. Thanks very much for posting!

10's about what I get with the 356 in my '40. To be honest, I drive it really hard. 70 - 80 on the highway and move with traffic in town. Conversely, my '39 320 made remarkable mileage, seemed in the 15 - 16 mpg range.

Kev, you're making marked progress! I'm excited to go for a ride again in January. What an incredible difference from last time. Maybe your progress will kick me in the butt to get some projects knocked out.

Hi Guys, thanks!

Mike, & Kevin Az, I'm hoping to get the trunk lid trunk rack conversion done soon and install a removable hitch on the '40. Look forward to meeting up with you guys to show it off.

Kev, yes you're right. The last few years have been particularly rewarding with interesting things materializing. Only down side, is it spreads time and resources pretty thin.

Fits the Bronco pretty well too!

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It's a 1940 Aluminum Trailer Corporation tear drop made in Glendale, California. First spotted it in 2008 when a couple at cruise night rolled in with it. They got it from an estate sale, with all the Packards International stenciling and the 16" wheels with beauty rings and Packard hubcaps. Very nice shape for age. Will clean up and
make a perfect mate to the '40 convertible sedan.

I wonder what the history on the trailer is. Anyone recognize it?

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Joel, that sounds like it was a really interesting presentation. I was reading about some of the former employees sharing memories also. Must have been a great opportunity to hear first hand accounts and see the then and now presentation.

Roger, that was a great video short. I will surely watch for the release of the full length version.

Seeing the plant get so much publicity, and the then and now images almost reminds me of looking at an old wreck of a car. Just to rusty and far gone that an owner has old pictures from it's days of glory, of and holds out hope for "I'll fixer up some day" as lookers on know the imminent demise is only a matter of time. You hate to scrap it, but realize it's really just an abandon eyesore.

Time marches on I guess. Just seems a bitter end for a once grand entity.

Very interesting interactive view of Packard Plant then and now. Interesting, yet somber and sad in some ways. My apologies if this has already been posted here.

Packard Plant Then & Now

Hi Mike, those look fantastic! Especially for being done in 108 degree weather. I wish there was more to report going on with the '40, but not in the heat right now. We'll have to meet up out at Power Rd. one Saturday evening for cruise in.

Jim

Joe Wrote: "I stopped for gas and as the car sat getting warmer, my brake lights came on. The Accurate people had re-built the master cylinder to stop a leak, and they had bled and adjusted the brakes after. They had adjusted them too tight and didn't back them off."

Joe, I'm a little concerned about this. I think the pushrod from your brake pedal to the master cylinder is miss-adjusted. Brake shoes run out to tight would not usually result in a brake light switch becoming pressurized and actuating while sitting because the master cylinder relief port would normally bleed off any excess pressure built up in the line. However, if the pushrod from the pedal to master cylinder piston isn't adjusted to leave just a slight amount of free movement between rod and piston the relief port in the master cylinder is covered no longer allowing line pressure from heat to relieve into the reservoir. A broken brake pedal return spring can also cause the piston to not return to the rest position.

Just a friendly thought for your consideration.

Your car looks fabulous!