Thanks for help with all my past posts. I have my 356 back from rebuilder and now need to assemble. Like an idiot I thought I'd be reassembling it about 2 yrs ago and now, because i'm an old guy, can't remember exactly what it looked like. Brackets, linkages, etc. are totally forgotten. Anyone know of a good illustration of parts? I have a parts list, copied from this site, but it is just a list. My gasket set is somewhat confusing also as the front plate in back of timing cover obviously needs to be sealed but gaskets differ slightly from front to back. I think I know correct placement but sure would like to see a diagram to be sure. Any ideas would be really appreciated. The tappet bodies from Terrill Machine in Texas worked out great. Good shop to deal with also. This is an awesome site wish the Hudson site was as good for assistance with my 41!!!!

Having my 356 rebuilt. So far so good. Currently can't find lifter followers under hydraulic lifters. These are the parts cam lobes hit. I also need the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Please respond to
40hud49pack@gmail.com.
Thanks, pat t

Thank you all very much for the responses. This forum has been a huge help finding info for my Packard. The brake issues are just about solved. I still need to replace the junction block but everything else is rebuilt and ready to go. Again, thanks to all who helped out!

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Posts: 1 Need some help on my 49 Super Deluxe I just purchased. The car was a nonrunning but very solid car which I since got running with some fuel work and still have to jump a wire from battery to starter solenoid. Anyway, it now runs quite smoothly but smokes quite a bit probably from sitting for 4-6 years. I got a brake pedal after bleeding the master but after driving for 3 days lost brakes completely. Questions: How hard is it to do rings on the 356 without pulling the motor? (I'm an old Ford tech but admittedly don't know 'it' from Shinola about 49 flathead Packards) Is there a dual cylinder master cylinder kit anywhere for a small peice of mind and not a huge peice of
pocketbook? Thanks for your patience and advice.

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Need some help on my 49 Super Deluxe I just purchased. The car was a nonrunning but very solid car which I since got running with some fuel work and still have to jump a wire from battery to starter solenoid. Anyway, it now runs quite smoothly but smokes quite a bit probably from sitting for 4-6 years. I got a brake pedal after bleeding the master but after driving for 3 days lost brakes completely. Questions: How hard is it to do rings on the 356 without pulling the motor? (I'm an old Ford tech but admittedly don't know 'it' from Shinola about 49 flathead Packards) Is there a dual cylinder master cylinder kit anywhere for a small peice of mind and not a huge peice of
pocketbook? Thanks for your patience and advice.