Got it!

Thanks Owen; that was just what I needed to know.
I really think I'm going to go for one of these. As my mechanic said "at worst, it won't do any harm and will probably do quite a bit of good!

I just got off the phone from talking with the mechanic that's doing the valve job on my '51 about this package. He said given that these engines which were designed for lead and now have to deal with no lead PLUS alcohol; he thought this sounded like a great idea. So I'm going to try and nail one.
I have one question. They list an adapter plate for Packard 8s (except 120) from 1939-1952 and Packard 120 from 1935-1947. My '51 has the 288. Is the '51 288 the same set up as the '47 120? Or would I go for the plate for the non-120 8cyl?

In case everyone decides to go nuts bidding on the oiler on ebay, Ampco has a website www.ampcolubes.com. They even list injector plates for 1935-1952 Packards. The glass bottle kit is $59.95 plus $12.00 for shipping and handling and $5.00 for an injector plate.
While they don't come right out and say it's a Marvel Mystery Oil Lubricator knock off, they do say it is from a previous design not their own. They also suggest putting Marvel Mystery Oil in the jar.
Considering that the biggest problem my '51 had was sticking valves, I really think I might pop for one.

I'm more concerned about Eric's ability to quickly locate a picture of a "Gothopotamus"! Leash, be damned - I'd want a cage!

THANK GOD!

Which is why one of mine is going to wind up a "Daily Driver"!

Hey Mark,

I know what you mean about the repair manual - I forgot about it and when I remembered it had sold for something like $11 and change!
As far as the hood ornament goes; I didn't hear from you so I was the "nipp-er"! I'll tell you what. I already have one and this would be a spare. If you want it for what I paid for it plus shipping you can have it.
Let me know how to reach you off-line and we'll deal from there. I put my e-mail address in an earlier posting about this but it's jdlpdx@comcast.net.

Hi Mark,

Fellow '51 owner here, you do have quite a prize there. I especially like the ignition key instruction sticker and that you have the license plates that was issued it when the Oregon colors changed from silver with black numbers and lettering to the blue with yellow. I'm 99.95% sure you can register the car using those plates though the DMV will try to talk you into new ones. My 1960 Imperial still has it's blue with yellow plates and I was able to re-register it with only minor squawking.
There is on e-bay currently the correct hood ornament for your car. I was going to try and get it myself for a spare but if you want it let me know and I'll back off. I'm at jdlpdx@comcast.net. It's listed under: eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories > Vintage Car & Truck Parts > Other Parts The auction has 9 hours to go (from 9:20am PST) and the price is currently $45. It looks to be in pretty good condition too.
Great news about the engine. If it will turn it will run! Maybe not well, but it will run.

Thanks Randy. I will consider doing the solenoids but for now absolutely re: Packard Engineering. Sits for 25 years and wakes up 100%! Wish I could say the same thing about myself.....

I think it looks great!
If I ever decide to tackle my '51s brakes and such I certainly know where there is a play by play to go to thanks to you.
I just really wonder though, if you'll really be able to keep your hands off it until Spring.