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That is a gorgeous car. The repaint really looks nice. It's definitely tempting!
What causes the ticking in the V8's? -Kevin
Posted on: 2020/2/19 13:41
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Trevor,
When your '55 Patrician Touring Sedan is sold, could you please advise so the Registry entry can be updated?
Posted on: 2020/2/19 14:58
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/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 |
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I'll be sure to update the registry.
The ticking is typically caused by a worn oil pump, but this engine also has the olds pump conversion & new lifters and rods. I believe the engine is worn, given the poor oil pressure at the front of the block. I was planning on rebuilding it but my heart is no longer in it.
Posted on: 2020/2/19 15:24
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A worn oil pump is but one of a couple of possible reasons for low oil pressure. And low oil pressure is not the only possible reason for hydraulic lifter clatter. There's been enough written on this topic to fill a good-sized textbook.
Posted on: 2020/2/19 19:58
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Just wanna make sure it goes to a good home. I've already had someone tell me to just send it to a junk auction (wtf?!) and someone pleading poverty....not exactly the best place to start from when you gotta pour money into these to keep them going lol
Posted on: 2020/2/20 20:50
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It's a VERY nice car, Trevor, and SHOULD go to a good, new home. If I was in the market, I'd make you an offer. The way you have set the vehicle up showing good and bad points portends an honest sale and gives one a comfort zone that the deal is 'straight goods'. Hold out, you'll get a real buyer. Good luck. Chris.
Posted on: 2020/2/21 1:17
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'If you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right!' Henry Ford.
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If that needs to go to a junk sale, mine must be a parts car then.....
Posted on: 2020/2/21 8:50
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I seem to recall someone taking offense about this car having a weak engine.
Posted on: 2020/2/21 8:58
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If it were a 1956, it would probably be on its way to me now as I'm not daunted by mysterious ticking noises and it is a beautiful car. I have really enjoyed watching your progress on it.
After I rebuilt by 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood's engine, it ticked and sounded just like a lifter but I learned very quickly that it was the dipstick touching the crank. I had replaced the dipstick tube but didn't realize it had to be bent underneath after installation! It was that way for years until it finally broke off on the way to a PAC board meeting in Berkeley, CA. Finally a few years ago I fixed it and quiet ever since.
Posted on: 2020/2/21 16:04
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