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1939 Super 8
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nahteekaj
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I have a 1939 Super 8 that came in a basket. I am piecing it all back together but have a question about the camshaft. I am assuming it receives lube from the rear via the rear main bearing and it travels through the centre of the cam to each bearing but should there not be a plug in the front of the cam by the timing gear?
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Posted on: 2009/8/9 18:33
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nahteekaj wrote: I have a 1939 Super 8 that came in a basket.......

G'day nahteekaj,
welcome: to PackardInfo.

Sorry, can't help with your query. But I invite you to include your '39 Super 8 in the Owner Registry here together with a pic(particularly of the basket, should be interesting), any known history and how you acquired it.

Posted on: 2009/8/9 20:55
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

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Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: 1939 Super 8
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but should there not be a plug in the front of the cam by the timing gear?

I really should remember this, I've had enough of those engines apart, but I don't recall. But most engines use oil passing by the front cam bearing to lubricate the timing chain and gears and I suspect yours is the same.

Posted on: 2009/8/9 22:35
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Re: 1939 Super 8
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Yes the timing gear is lubricated the same manner as the bearings but the cam is open at front and rear. My thoughts are it should be plugged at the front by the cam retaining nut otherwise there would nut be any pressure inside the cam. Is there anyone I can contact?
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Posted on: 2009/8/10 5:16
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Is there any way to contact Wade's Workshop? In the forum it looks like he may have one apart in his shop now?
Thanks

Posted on: 2009/8/10 5:33
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Re: 1939 Super 8
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You might try using messaging him

Posted on: 2009/8/10 5:39
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Please excuse my ignorance but I am new to this site. How do I message him? I have looked in the directory without success.
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Posted on: 2009/8/10 6:02
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Just click on Oz's name and it will bring up his profile and at the bottom there is a PM button.

Posted on: 2009/8/10 6:07
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G'day nahteekaj,

No need for a PM, here's a pic of Wade disassembling his '37 Super 8 engine. Looks like there's a retainer at the front of the cam. When I'm back in the workshop next week I'll ask Wade about it as he's the real hands on guy there.

EDIT - Left click on the pic and that will give you a larger image.

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Posted on: 2009/8/10 6:23
Mal
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Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia
"Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche.

1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD

1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD

1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD

What's this?
Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry!
Here's how!
Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com
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Re: 1939 Super 8
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Thanks for the pic. I could use a close up right at the end where the cam gear retaining nut goes on. That is where my question is if it is open at that end of the cam the same as the back which would make the cam centre open all the way through like this one or is there a plug there.
Thanks

Posted on: 2009/8/10 6:38
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