Re: 1947 Super clipper 356 engine rebuilt
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
The 356 replaced the engine in your car and the Twelve in 1940. I tried to buy the engine this morning for my 1948 Custom 8 but it has been sold.
Best John Harley
Posted on: 2018/10/23 21:38
|
|||
|
Re: 1947 Super clipper 356 engine rebuilt
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Private Reserve
Packard had a program of factory replacement service engines for pre-war models, detailing how to fit 288 and 327 engines into those cars. Checking the Service Bulletins section should give you a good idea what is still readily possible. Since your '39 Super Eight is in driver condition, fitting a postwar 327 is a viable alternative to the considerable expense of rebuilding the 320. Good luck with your effort, please keep us apprised of your progress. Steve
Posted on: 2018/10/24 7:21
|
|||
.....epigram time.....
Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive. |
||||
|
Re: 1947 Super clipper 356 engine rebuilt
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forum Ambassador
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Will the longer block engines with 3-1/2 bores (288, 327, 356) actually fit into the available engine compartment space on a 1939 Super Eight? I would have thought NO as the '39 Super is based on the 120 which had the space to accommodate the 3-1/4" bore engine.
Posted on: 2018/10/24 9:10
|
|||
|
Re: 1947 Super clipper 356 engine rebuilt
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Dave
I recall this question came up before, also that Packard issued Service Bulletins instructions for replacement of '39 Super Eight 320's with postwar 327 service engines. I didn't find the specific thread where its discussed with a quick search, though it should turn up. Steve
Posted on: 2018/10/24 9:51
|
|||
.....epigram time.....
Proud 1953 Clipper Deluxe owner. Thinking about my next Packard, want a Clipper Deluxe Eight, manual shift with overdrive. |
||||
|