Thanks. I've been meaning to join for a while, I just finally did it. There's so much good Packard info on this site and people who are willing to share.

Thanks for the info! The outer shell of the stock air cleaner fits over a 14" with no problems? It sounds like it's way too easy. You wouldn't remember which spacer to use? Any other tips that you had to learn the hard way? I really appreciate the help. I really enjoy touring with the local Packard clubs but carb issues make drivability a real problem.

Eric,
I've decided to replace the Rochester on my 374 with an Edelbrock carb. After four different Rochesters and multiple re-builds by multiple experts, I just want a trouble-free carb that works. Can you recommend a size/model of Edelbrock carb? I was thinking a 1406 rated at 600 cfm might work.

I bought an oil pump adapter kit from Craig about a year and a half ago for my '56 400. I've used the car through two seasons of touring and it's got about 3500 miles on it and it's doing great! The lifter noise went away as soon as the Olds oil pump was installed and hasn't returned.

I had installed a rebuilt oil pump when I had my engine rebuilt. Unfortunately, it failed and I had to have the engine re-built a second time. I then installed an oil pump rebuilt by Bob Aller. It pumped oil with air bubbles mixed in it and I had HORRIBLE lifter noise. It sounded like the engine was trying to self-destruct. I sent the pump back to Bob who told me that there wasn't anything wrong with the oil pump. That's when I contacted Craig. After installing the Olds oil pump my oil pump problems are history.

Why mess around with an old Packard oil pump which is a known problem when you can install a new pump which works great? It cost me thousands to have my engine rebuilt twice!