Hello and welcome to Packard Motor Car Information! If you're new here, please register for a free account.  
Login
Username:

Password:

Remember me



Lost Password?

Register now!
FAQ's
Main Menu
Recent Forum Topics
Who is Online
259 user(s) are online (195 user(s) are browsing Forums)

Members: 2
Guests: 257

dallas, Ross, more...
Helping out...
PackardInfo is a free resource for Packard Owners that is completely supported by user donations. If you can help out, that would be great!

Donate via PayPal
Video Content
Visit PackardInfo.com YouTube Playlist

Donate via PayPal



(1) 2 »

How to pull engine and transmission
#1
Home away from home
Home away from home

Fred Puhn
See User information
My 1950 series 2300 Packard engine is a disaster! The 288 engine runs rough, is down on power, and has low compression. This is what I get for trusting a Packard owner on an Ebay ad that was full of lies. This scam artist "ironofdetroit" sold me a "running, roadworthy Packard with a 327 engine" for top dollar, and instead it has a 288 engine that needs an overhaul! Now we pulled the head and the cylinders are badly scored, probably from broken rings.
The Packard has an automatic transmission. Do I remove the engine and transmission together or separately? Are there other tips or tricks that I need to know about regarding removing the engine? Thanks in advance.

Posted on: 2009/6/30 23:18
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#2
Webmaster
Webmaster

BigKev
See User information
Have you verified the Engine Serial number? It was quite common to put a 288 head on a 327 block to increase the compression.

My '54 327 has a 288 head on it. If you can tell us the engine serial number, then we can tell you exactly what motor you actually have right down to what year it was from.

The engine serial number starts with a letter followed by 5/6 numbers and will be on a machined pad on the drivers side of the motor towards the back. Basically above the starter. If it's hard to read, then rub it with a piece of chalk, and wipe it off to make it more visible.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 0:16
-BigKev


1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Touring Sedan -> Registry | Project Blog

1937 Packard 115-C Convertible Coupe -> Registry | Project Blog
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#3
Home away from home
Home away from home

Eric Boyle
See User information
Quote:
The engine serial number starts with a letter followed by 5/6 numbers and will be on a machined pad on the drivers side of the motor towards the back. Basically above the starter. If it's hard to read, then rub it with a piece of chalk, and wipe it off to make it more visible.


Sometimes, I noticed that both of my '48 288's don't have a pad there, at all. Still trying to figure out where it's at. Don't know how a '50 is, but if it's like a '48, there is no pad. I'm getting ready to go up there and install the radiator today, I'll take some pics of the offending area.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 6:48
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#4
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Owen_Dyneto
See User information
I seem to remember that the 48-50 and earlier motor numbers are down in the area of the distributor on the 120-style motors, and are definately near the fuel pump at the interface of the crankcase and bore casting on the aluminum crankcase/iron block Eights.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 7:09
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#5
Home away from home
Home away from home

JD in KC
See User information
On my '50 (actually '49) 356, it's located just under the head above the distributor. No real pad as such, just a hard to read number stamped on the block.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 9:10
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#6
Home away from home
Home away from home

Fred Puhn
See User information
I found the engine number on the left rear of the block. It is H264097. Can anyone tell me what this means?

I just yesterday pulled the head off and measured the bore and stroke. It is 3.50 bore and 3.75 stroke. That seems to confirm the 288 engine.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 13:15
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#7
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Owen_Dyneto
See User information
Your # confirms a 23rd series (1950) Eight engine.

Maybe you could get some #s for me?

1. Vehicle # from the cowl plate (23XX-5-XXXX)
2. Large embossed # from the cowl (<9XXXXX)
3. Briggs # (small tag on the cowl near the heater box, may be similar or the same as the vehicle #).

I'll be glad to interpret them for you when I get them.

thanks.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 13:33
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#8
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Ozstatman
See User information
Quote:
Owen_Dyneto wrote:......Maybe you could get some #s for me?.......

Dave,

Fred's Owner Registry entry shows "VIN NUMBER: 236221959".

Posted on: 2009/7/1 14:56
Mal
/o[]o\
====

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
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#9
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Owen_Dyneto
See User information
I couldn't find Fred in the Owner's Registry, I probably don't know how to use it properly. Did he also list the thief-proof #? One isn't much use w/o the other.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 15:46
 Top  Print   
 


Re: How to pull engine and transmission
#10
Forum Ambassador
Forum Ambassador

Ozstatman
See User information
Dave,

It's listed as a '56(the default) so that's why you couldn't find it. And no Thief-proof # given.

Posted on: 2009/7/1 16:03
Mal
/o[]o\
====

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
 Top  Print   
 




(1) 2 »





- The following Google Ad-Sense Advert helps fund the cost of providing this free resource -
- Logged in users will not see these. Please Join and Donate to help support the website -
Search
Recent Photos
Photo of the Day
Recent Registry
Upcoming Events
46th Annual Texas Packard Meet
04/03/2025 - 04/06/2025
Packard Salon - Calling All Twelves
05/27/2025 - 05/29/2025
58th Annual National Meet
05/31/2025 - 06/06/2025
AACA Fall Meet (Hershey)
10/06/2025 - 10/10/2025
South Pacific Packard Club 2026 Rally
03/22/2026 - 03/28/2026
Website Comments or Questions?? Click Here Copyright 2006-2024, PackardInfo.com All Rights Reserved