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Been a long time since I looked at a pump closeup but here is a photo from the 46-50 manual. I think the dot at the end of the arrow is the punch mark.

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We got it, Howard. Thank you, again. I painted the engine today.

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Rebuilt radiator and new core.

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RECAP on what is getting repaired on this 3rd restoration:
Driver's door rebuilt, skinned painted.
1 front and 1 rear fender repainted.
Complete 356 engine rebuild. New everything.
Steering box rebuilt.
Radiator rebuild, tanks beefed up, new core.
Water pump rebuilt.
New fan belt.
Generator rebuilt (for back up, authenticity, not installed)
6V alternator.
Distributor rebuilt.
Oil pump rebuilt.
Sway bar added (at last).
New rubber engine supports.
Heater bearing replaced.
'40 air cleaner replaces '47
New flywheel bearing and ring gear.
Brake master cylinder rebuild, up grade to DOT 5
New fittings (easier to access for bleeding)
Sections of fuel line replaced
1 wheel thread repair
Frame painting. Body undercoating.
Tidy up of all wiring and original conduit
Battery cut-off switch moved for more accessibility
Top adjusted to be easier to put up
Top boot
Rear window mechanism repaired (crank handles added).
Front window mechanisms repaired (elevator junction restored to original set up)
Windshield resealed.
Center post wood grained.

Not sure what this part is for. Found it in an unopened bag.

Part # 63-2608812, Q.R.S. 45 (Quality Rubber Supply? Couldn't find on google search) is marked on the rubber cone.

It has a rubber cone/seal/fitting, a cotter pin. a castle nut, and a zerk fitting.

While everything is accessible, I'd like to use it if needed.

The pen is not in the bag. Just there for relative size.

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Possible tie rod end parts?

Wow, that was fast. O yes!
Thanks for the hint. I dug though some other stuff and I found a couple of tie rod ends and one bag was opened and these parts were missing. Thanks much. Gee 2 new tired ends.

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On the clevis pin to hold the pilot spring, the hole on our bell housing is 7/32nds, so the 3/16th pin from McMaster was too sloppy. John drilled it for a common 1/4" pin you can cut to desired length, and now it's snug and better yet, installed.

Painting is finished and front support installed with new rubber so the water pump doesn't have to hold up the engine anymore.

I know you guys have never seen a Packard 356 before, but I'm excited. Except at the factory, I think this is the best it's ever been.

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Looking good and hope it runs as good as it looks. The stock bellhousing hole was for a 3/16 pin as per clevis pin specs in the utility section of both parts manuals so I suspect the person that installed the thread and nut arrangement drilled it up to the 7/32 size. Fortunately the next size pin was an easy fix.

Anxiety-reducing step. Rebuilt engine back in the Duchess.

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