I need the big end bore spec for the connecting rods " with out the bearing installed but the cap is torqued" I have the Packard service manual and the section in the back with all the specs it does not say. Also still looking for a good lower tank for the radiator it measures 20 1/4 x 2 inchs One from a manual transmission would best even though mine is a ultramatic I will be using a external trans cooler.

I am going to remove the engine to tear it down when it got hot it must have damaged some of the cylinder packs. It only has compression on some cylinders when cranking it over. It trys to fire with a small shot of starting fluid. It looks like the support that goes around the radiator needs to be removed or cut the top off and then bolted or welded back in place. After looking at the front and seeing the support holds up the front of the fenders and everything above the bumper not sure of what is the best way to go.

What years of radiator will fit a 1950 Packard Deluxe with a Ultramatic transmission? Is a radiator for a manual transmission the same size and will it work if you add a external cooler for the transmission?