just checking in. I have new pictures of my progress, last weekend I got my wheels back from florence prison where i had them powder coated, they did a beautiful job but it took a little over a month and a half. Now that the front end i back on the ground i was able to install the fresh 327. Hopping to have this on the road and ready to drive to laughlin by November. This website has been great i bought this car in pieces and without the information here i would be lost, thanks

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I am in the process of rebuilding my 327,and have been having difficulty finding a clearance specification for between the valves and cylinder head. I placed a the head with gasket and placed some putty between the head and valves and found i have .12 clearance on the intake valve and .21 on the exhaust valve.I was hoping someone out there may know what what it should be. Thanks mike

Last weekend while cleaning my transmission for paint i found the top cover was cracked. Also i found the low and reverse gear teeth chipped and the mating revers pinon chipped any advise or suggestions would be appreciated

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Hi, my name is Mike. I am new to the forum discussion boards and this is my first Packard build.

I am trying to reassemble a 1948 Packard super eight with a 327 straight 8 and need help identifying the fuel pump that came in the car's bucket of parts. It doesn't seem to be the proper one for the car and I have already purchased the proper one, but have yet to figure out what this one fits.

The ONLY stamping or imprinting on the whole thing says 'Made in the USA'. Included is a picture of it. I would greatly appreciate any feedback anyone may have on how to identify this fuel pump. Thanks a lot, Mike.

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