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Thanks all for the great information. I'll keep you posted on progress. I am also adding my car to the registry. Any feedback on the model would be great. Anyone have a clue as to how many 1939 Formal Sedans were produced?

Anyone have a clue as to how many 1939 Formal Sedans were produced?

30, based on a statistical analysis by Charles Blackman which is derived from highest surviving vehicle numbers.

wonder how many are still running and driving? Mine should be the 26th Formal sedan from 1939.

rhanna,
for including your '39 Twelve Formal Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry.

r hanna

if you take the silencer apart be care full, that little clip ,,don't try to pry it off like E clip, walk it up shaft, then give it a little squeeze, and slide it down shaft,

I lost one already,,they are tiny,,,

edit,,walk it down shaft

edit,

it's possible the tip on the bottom of silencer broke, I have some that look broke,

cause that works off roller arm

Thanks for the tip on the silencers

Update. I know it has been a while but good things take time. Figured out the valve noise. Turns out someone had previously installed the forward most rocker shaft and silencer assembly backwards. After taking both heads off and the intake / exhaust manifold off I found the problem. Then I realized that I would have to remove the valves, springs, retainers and guides to get the unit turned around so I decided to remove all valves and guides to service all of the silencers. Anyways after 40 hours of work, 2 new valves, all new stem keeper keys 1/32 higher as in the shop manual. It runs perfect and silent. Success..... These are great engines! The root cause of the noise was that the front rocker assembly was not getting oil supply as in the pics.

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After all of the engine work it got a bath and a bit of detail this weekend, then a 25 mile ride. I'm happy to report a smooth, powerful and quite engine...... on to the list of other things sort out

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Why don't you put up a video of the engine running Im sure folks would love to hear it.

I actually tried to post a short video but the file was too large