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Is there anybody out there that manufactures rod and main bearings for the V8? I see some NOS ones on ebay but I can't give $200 for a set of bearings.

G'day Nxslt1,
Being this your first post, it's to PackardInfo.

But sorry I can't help with your question. However, Jack Vines, a member here on PackardInfo may be able to point you in the right direction. I very much doubt Jack makes bearing inserts but is a great source of information regarding V8 Packards and rebuilding them.

Also, I invite you to include your '55 Packard in PackardInfo's Packard Vehicle Registry.

Egge makes rod, crank and cam bearings for the V8 Packards. I didn’t look at both years or all three engines but they have them at least for the 352 but $200 seems a bargain. High cost for parts is just a price we pay for these luxury cars.

I don't remember the Clevite number, but, if you can get the Clevite number, then do a google search for them, you might come up with a set.
Of course you need too know what size bearings you need, standard, .010",.020", .030" oversize. 200 dollars is not out of line today. PB