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Re: Warehouse Find - Packard Collection
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The 1950 'Super Eight' isn't a Super Eight.
Posted on: 2022/3/1 14:34
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Re: Various CL Pickings
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The '48 Custom Convertible looks like an interesting project for someone with deep pockets. The glove box door is from a non-Custom. If the engine that is out of the car is truly a 'Thunderbolt' then it's not a 356 and is from a later model.
Posted on: 2022/1/23 16:19
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Re: 1941 super 8 locate bad lifters
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The clearance on a pumped-up hydraulic lifter is 0. You should not be able to insert a feeler gauge. Quote:
I think you'll find that these instructions apply to a more modern hydraulic tappet. I don't think they apply to those found in a Packard 356. Here's a blurry photo of a collapsed lifter in my 356 (far right). The engine was running at 500 RPM. The excessive oil flow is pretty obvious. Attach file:  IMG_1610.JPG (219.81 KB)
Posted on: 2022/1/20 10:15
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Re: Merry Christmas & Thank You!!
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Merry Christmas.
Posted on: 2021/12/25 11:07
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Re: 1941 180 excessive valve noise
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Yes.
Posted on: 2021/12/4 19:56
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Re: 1941 180 excessive valve noise
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Yes, the 356 engine has hydraulic lifters. I had one collapsed lifter in my '49 [23rd Series] Custom. You can see the filthy oil gushing from the collapsed lifter in the photo. Made a heck of a racket. It has since been replaced, the missing oil canister replaced, and the gunk cleaned out of the sump. The oil is now a golden amber and the engine is very quiet.
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Posted on: 2021/12/4 16:29
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Re: Is this Packard trim??????
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Doesn't look like anything I've seen on 22nd or 23rd Series Packards (1948-1950).
Posted on: 2021/11/11 9:15
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Re: FENDER SKIRTS 1950 - HELP ME?
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I believe the fit is the same, but the 22nd Series has trim that the 23rd Series doesn't.
Posted on: 2021/11/8 19:27
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Re: 1950 fastback right side mid-body trim and window crank needed
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You might want to specify your model; it makes a difference with the length of the front fender trim. Super and Super Deluxe are 7 inches longer than the Standard Eight and Deluxe Eight.
Posted on: 2021/10/8 16:33
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Re: Pay Day
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The wage for a pipefitter at GM in 1939 was $44.00 assuming a 40 hour week. So, it would appear that this would be a weekly paycheck and in line with other auto manufacturers of the time.
Posted on: 2021/10/4 16:26
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