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Is that muffler shop located in Bedford, TX?

Jack,
Thanks for your generous offer, I will take you up on it. I will ship it to you in next couple of days. I want to reimburse you for any expenses involved. I will enclose $$$ for return shipping.
Thanks again,
Bill Steiner

Craig,
I have one of the kits you sold and was planning to install this winter when I pull motor for complete gasket and seal replacement. Now knowing about small machining difference has anyone had any problems with the first units? If not then it will be a part of my 352 next travel season.
Bill

ps:Of the two Olds pumps use the HV one?

Craig,
I guess you have forgotten, I bought one from you but have not installed it yet, possibly a winter project, just describing my experiences with different lubricants.
Bill

OK Guys,
My experience with oils in my 56 Executive in past 2 years I have owned car. First oil I ran was Castrol 10W/30, had loud lifter clatter on start-up after sitting awhile, especially overnight. Next oil used was Rotella 15W/40, some lifter clatter as above but not as bad. After reading the SDC article on motor oils and additives I ordered a case of Mobil Delvac MX 15W40 and did oil change. Just got back from a 300 mile trip and not as much as a whisper from the lifters at any length of down time. Just my observation from using different oils.
Bill

ps:As for the upgrade to disc brakes, the saved my a_ _ from plowing into an 18 wheeler blocking 1/2 I-30 in driving rain storm on the way home.

Joe,
Are you by chance going to Spring, TX this weekend, 9/26&27/09 to their show? Won't be in Packard, it went last year, be hanging around a white 37 Studebaker. Should be the only one there. Look me up if you go.

Bill

Kev,
On your next visit would you see if there is another pwr ant for 55/56 in working condition?
Bill

Dan,
I can't believe that the cancer beat you. I've only known you for a short few months from a recommendation from Kev to contact you as to what I needed. As I talked with you during our project it seemed as though you were winning the fight because each time you seemed stronger and upbeat from the treatment. Not having personally met you I feel as though you are a good friend. You personally went out of your way to assist a fellow Packard person. I was able to make my Packard safer to drive with your help in getting a disc brake setup made to fit my car with parts loaned out from one of your cars. God bless and "Happy Motoring".

Bill from LA.

KevinAZ,
FWIW I just eliminated my factory cooler on my '56, replacing it with an all aluminum unit with internal and external fins running full length of cooler and dual pass lines. These units run from 15" to 30" long, I chose the 24" one which was $59 plus shipping. I mounted it along outside of frame below passenger front door behind rocker panel out of site. I have used these before on a street rod with performance motor and GM 700R tranny with good results. As soon as I find my misplaced radiator hose I will remove the factory cooler as HH56 stated.
Bill

ps:Also replaced fluid with the B&M fluid, with first test run had improved shifting from low to drive.

Found-the elusive hose, Gates #20610 which I believe is for standard shift car.

BH

Thanks but no thanks on a whole new thread for this request as it is not needed. HH56's expertise has sufficiently addressed my question with a plus on the 2 drops of oil in speedo. Thamks to everyone for your reply.
Bill