maybe someone can learn from my mistakes. my 356CUI was completely overhauled. Everything was disassembled. during reassembly i used all paper gaskets with engine silicone. as i now know, this led to the clogging of a water bore. when the engine had temperature problems after the overhaul, i replaced the water pump with a newly overhauled one. in doing so, i noticed the clogged bore. assuming i had used too much silicone, i now used much less. but again the engine overheated. i didn't think i had clogged the hole for the cylinder head circulation circuit again. but i did. i had made the same mistake twice. i noticed this now when i removed the water distribution pipe for cleaning. again this hole was clogged with silicone. now i put the water pump in with just the paper gasket. I now drive at a much lower temperature. conclusion: do not use a paper seal together with silicone.

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i look for a alternative 15" wheel rim for my 1947 Packard. Just for spare wheel use.
In Europe it is unpossible to find a original wheel. Is there any similar more common wheel with the same bolt pattern? From Ford or Chevy for example? I am not interested in the optics, it should only work in case of emergency. Any help is welcome.

thank you so much for your reply. This is very helpful to me. Best regards Josef

Dear all, please do you know a source for this kind of dashboard light socket holder? Used in Packard Super Clipper 47 for oilpressure, temperature lighting . I guess their will be a more common populare source for this parts then Packard. Maybe Ford, MOPAR or GM from this old times? Thank you very much in advance. Best regards Josef

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thank you Ross.

i would like to be able to judge whether the main radiator on my clipper is providing enough cooling power. I have my doubts.
I measure a difference of approx. 10 °C or 50°F between the top and bottom of the inlet and outlet. Is this a normal cooling capacity?
thank you best regards Josef

Thanks Howard, the photo along with the description was exactly what I was looking for. That helps me for sure. thank you very much , greetings Josef

Dear all, this conversation is a bit older, but please allow me a question. How do I get the speedometer removed? To the back of the dash? Or to the front towards the steering wheel? Is it just the 3 screws I can see from the back but almost can't reach that hold the speedometer in place? Thanks in advance for your answer. Or is there a manual specifically on this subject? I have not found anything here yet.

best regards Josef

did you change the valve springs too? Or only the lifers? I have used new today made valve srings. Some of them failed. ( broke in half) after a few miles. sounds similiar to ticking lifters.

Don thank you very much, this helps. I will go in thins way. Best regards Josef