Found what I wanted!...a 1954 9 main bearing 359 from a low mileage Patrician at a price so low I'm embarrassed to reveal it. On top of that. it's only 60 miles from home. All good things come to he who waits?

I just can't tell you how much I'd like to have a Packard marine engine but I didn't bother to mention it because I haven't been able to locate one in the last 12 months and therefore assumed that there are none to be found. Also, this is not a boating forum. Since this engine will be used in a vintage racer, my solution was/is to install an "open air" straight 8 with non-water-jacketed exhausts pointing skyward and a custom-built intake manifold. Obviously, a marine manifold would be preferable and a marine engine would be outstanding! I'd welcome any leads. At this point, I have a problem without a solution.

I'm brand new here. I don't see any kind of "for sale" or "wanted" section so I'm posting here. I hope I'm not doing it wrong or irritating the membership.

I need a nine-main-bearing Packard 327 straight 8 engine, fairly complete and free-turning, for a vintage boat. I'm located in South Carolina but would be willing to drive a semi-reasonable distance to get the right engine. Also, I go to Hershey every October and could take delivery there...but sooner would be much better. Thanks for your help.