1955-56 Packard 352" V8 completely rebuilt and ready to go.

[PackardV8]

1955-56 Packard 352" V8

Bored and diamond honed with torque plate
New .040" pistons and rings
Crankshaft reground .020", new main, rod and cam bearings
Camshaft reground, new lifters and timing chain
New valves, guides, seals, hard exhaust seats
Rocker shafts cleaned, rocker tips reground
Timing cover and front balance damper cleaned and installed
Oil pan soda blasted and washed

The long block is assembled and ready to go.
Your choice of rebuilt Packard oil pump or Oldsmobile oil pump conversion.
Painted correct '56J red or your choice of color

This engine rebuilt to the highest professional standards is only $3995.

Can take your core engine in exchange or $500 core charge.
PM me with your zip code and I can get a shipping quote.

Jack Vines
Studebaker-Packard V8 Limited
Spokane, WA
509-953-6023

[studeclunker]

Oh.... DROOL!!! Wouldn't THAT be fun in Bess?

[PackardV8]

Oh.... DROOL!!![ATTACH=CONFIG]39687[/ATTACH] Wouldn't THAT be fun in Bess?

Putting a Packard V8 in my '55 E12 wasn't easy, but it sure is fun!



jack vines

[SN-60]

1955-56 Packard 352" V8

Bored and diamond honed with torque plate
New .040" pistons and rings
Crankshaft reground .020", new main, rod and cam bearings
Camshaft reground, new lifters and timing chain
New valves, guides, seals, hard exhaust seats
Rocker shafts cleaned, rocker tips reground
Timing cover and front balance damper cleaned and installed
Oil pan soda blasted and washed

The long block is assembled and ready to go.
Your choice of rebuilt Packard oil pump or Oldsmobile oil pump conversion.
Painted correct '56J red or your choice of color

This engine rebuilt to the highest professional standards is only $3995.

Can take your core engine in exchange or $500 core charge.
PM me with your zip code and I can get a shipping quote.

Jack Vines
Studebaker-Packard V8 Limited
Spokane, WA
509-953-6023

Jack, why wouldn't you install an Oldsmobile oil pump as a matter of course? Would a freshly rebuilt Packard oil pump be any better than the problematic original?

[bezhawk]

My understanding is that the rebuilt pump is the one like used on the Golden Hawks, and the Hudson/Nash cars.(the type with the solid bottom plate) That is without the vacuum bottom pump that let all the air in. Also when it is rebuilt, they add a bronze bushing where the shaft protrudes for the distributor. When this is done all of the Packard type problems are eliminated from the pump.

[SN-60]

My understanding is that the rebuilt pump is the one like used on the Golden Hawks, and the Hudson/Nash cars.(the type with the solid bottom plate) That is without the vacuum bottom pump that let all the air in. Also when it is rebuilt, they add a bronze bushing where the shaft protrudes for the distributor. When this is done all of the Packard type problems are eliminated from the pump.

What you're missing here Brad, is that the later 1956 Packard V8 engine oil pump ALSO had low oil pressure output as engine mileage increased. This later pump didn't have the vacuum pump you mentioned, but it still had the chronic problem of aerated oil...........I'm simply asking that if the Oldsmobile oil pump conversion solves this low oil pressure issue, why not just go ahead and install the Olds pump and be done with it?

[PackardV8]

My understanding is that the rebuilt pump is the one like used on the Golden Hawks, and the Hudson/Nash cars.(the type with the solid bottom plate) That is without the vacuum bottom pump that let all the air in. Also when it is rebuilt, they add a bronze bushing where the shaft protrudes for the distributor. When this is done all of the Packard type problems are eliminated from the pump.

What you're missing here Brad, is that the later 1956 Packard V8 engine oil pump ALSO had low oil pressure output as engine mileage increased. This later pump didn't have the vacuum pump you mentioned, but it still had the chronic problem of aerated oil...........I'm simply asking that if the Oldsmobile oil pump conversion solves this low oil pressure issue, why not just go ahead and install the Olds pump and be done with it?

Yes, after I've redesigned and rebuilt the Packard pump, with or without the vacuum pump, there is twice as much bearing area and the wear-caused low oil pressure is eliminated. FWIW, I put the Packard pump in the engine I built for my pickup just to prove the concept.

No, I don't argue with the customer; I give those Packard owners who want to retain the vacuum pump a viable option.

Maybe, either way, a new engine with today's oil and maintained properly won't have problems with either pump.

jack vines

[JoeHall]

Jack,
That is a heck of a deal, for anyone looking to drive and enjoy their 56J or 55/56 Packard. All things considered, it would be difficult to do one much cheaper, and yours is top shelf to boot. As you, I'd also have no qualms about putting a Packard V8 in anything else, Studebaker.

I choose the Olds pump. As you say, nothing wrong with a properly refurbished OEM, but I like the Olds' extra volume. The standard (versus HO) version fits the bill nicely on my 56J. With the relief valve opening at 60 PSI, it is a good match for the GM seal.

As for real seal, OEM, rope type is OK. But if its a repro rope, I'd choose the modern, GM neoprene seal.

I am sure you have all those little quirks ironed out, and would highly recommend one of your motors, with confidence.