Re: Is the packard V-8 a hemi?
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I'd say that the "elliptic" shape refers to the open area at the plane of the intersection of the head with the block. A "hemi" combustion chamber refers to the shape of the combustion chamber (and valves) orthogonal (90-deg) from the intersection of the head with the block. A "hemi" combustion chamber is approximately round at the plane of the intersection of the head with the block.
A Packard V-8 has all intake and exhaust valves in the same plane that is tilted inboard with respect to the bore centerline. Hence, it is a "wedge". A "hemi" has the intake valves tilted toward the center of the engine and the exhaust valves tilted toward the outside of the engine. Craig
Posted on: 2011/9/5 1:48
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No, neither of the Packard V8 heads is a hemi.
Yes, it depends upon whether we are discussing a '55 or a '56 head. The '55 is the one described "The combustion chamber of "parabolic" or "elliptic" shape." It's a bathtub with a sideways slanted bottom. The early Pontiac V8s used a similar combustion chamber. The '56 combustion chamber is a classic wedge shape. It breathes much better than the bathtub where the intake valve is shrouded on all sides. jack vines
Posted on: 2011/9/5 10:26
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Another dream shattered! I have to admit I was influenced by Mopar rockers being a replacement for Packard.....
Posted on: 2011/9/5 15:35
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MoPar rockers???? Did u really mean to say lifters instead of rockers????
Posted on: 2011/9/5 16:45
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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Re: Is the packard V-8 a hemi?
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MoPar rockers???? Did u really mean to say lifters instead of rockers????
Probably. It's hard to be sure with him.....
Posted on: 2011/9/5 17:47
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