Re: 327/288 dimensions
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The engine block is 36 inches long on my 9 main 327.
I used a regular engine stand to assemble the crank, pistons etc. I made a mount at the water pump end to be supported by a chain fall so I could rotate the block longitudinally. (The C Clamp is to prevent the hook from sliding off the axle pivot.) Then when it came time to mount the transmission and needed to access the bell housing clearly, I did as you intend, I side mounted it into the same engine stand having drilled a mounting plate to use the engine mounts as an anchor. By this point there was no need to spin the block so I used the chain fall as an added support as well. Some simple adult words were all that was needed to complete the tranny's mounting! I waited until the sub assembly was installed on the frame before completing the addition of the head and ancillary components. Have fun! Bob J.
Posted on: 11/11 12:57
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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Exciting, scary and wonderful all at once.
The best part is all the bolts are already freed up! Have fun. Bob J.
Posted on: 11/9 18:01
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Cannot vouch for your year, but I was happy to pay $330 US for this:
As you can see it was far from pristine, so a further $450 US was paid out for re-plating to get her to this condition: So in my opinion you are getting a fair deal on yours. More importantly, if you think it is fair, it is. Bob J.
Posted on: 10/31 21:50
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Re: Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD Deluxe Touring Limo
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Inspect them closely, when I did my '67 Mustang, everything was worn and needed replacing. Not so on my 120. No play or wear could be found. A good cleaning to rid the harden grease to allow proper lubricating from the grease fittings was all that ended up needed to be done. Your car is heavier so this may not be the case but Packard used good quality materials so you may find yours has survived well too.
I know you are not supposed to put any lubricant between the leaves, but I chose to spray dry graphite on the surfaces. It has made for a very quiet smooth ride. Bob J.
Posted on: 10/31 16:11
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Re: Alternate clutch Pressure plate
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I know it sure chattered in my '38 Ford Pick-up. No comparison to the ultra smooth action of my Packard.
Bob J.
Posted on: 10/30 21:50
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Re: Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD Deluxe Touring Limo
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Another thought:
There is also quite a bit of vertical clearance under the hood of these old girls, so a 1/4" extended tube on the base to raise it above the choke stove would work too. Bob J.
Posted on: 10/30 10:24
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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What a wonderful Uncle you are!! I doubt that there was much competition for your 'Clipper'!
Well done me hartee! Bob J.
Posted on: 10/26 9:15
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Re: 1937 Super 8 not restarting when hot
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Just a thought:
I suspect there is a drain on the side of the engine to drain the water jacket, was that included in your process? I am not even sure it is there on your senior car as I have no experience with that engine, but back then it was a common feature as anti-freeze was not always used so straight water would be removed from the engine to prevent freezing. That could be where some coolant is hiding. I swapped the plug in this shot with a petcock so when I use it I can attach a hose so the coolant does not drain directly onto the starter. I still slip a zip-lock freezer bag over the starter when I use it to keep any wayward coolant from getting into any bearing areas. Bob J.
Posted on: 10/22 14:01
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Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
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Remember boys, this is a 115 with 5 inches less between firewall and rad, it was tough enough shoehorning a 327 into a 120!
Bob J.
Posted on: 10/22 10:45
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