Tom M

I just got back from Carlisle on Monay. Was there for GM Nationals. My first time. The show was okay.

Packardbuff, Thanks for the info. Been doing some searching on the net and found some sites that have bypass filter setups that may work. I'm going to Carlisle this weekend and maybe I may find a setup there that may work for me also. Tom

Congrats...........

PackardBuff, What would a Partial Oil filter setup look like? Is this something I can make myself or since I'm going to Carlisle this weekend maybe I can find something there? I called the place in New York that makes filters that looks original which has a spin on filter inside. The price seems a little high at $265 for a filter.

Since I have my engine apart and cleaning out the sludge does any one have a suggestion on what I can replace my oil filter with? I know of some outfits but they seem very pricey!!!

My brother (his two boys) and I are heading out Thursday Morning. Should be there sometime Friday. We will be bringing his car along. Attach Picture

Anyone going????

Was at flea market yesterday and found a Victor Head Gasket #1049, VIC-2-FOLD, 513791. 7 1/2" WIDE, 33" Long Would this be for a Packard? If so what year? Thanks, Tom

Want to let you all know I got the new springs put together. Now onto cleaning out the sludge <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Tom

Congrats on your new Toy!!!

Anyone have any pointers or advice on putting these dual springs back together? Thanks, Tom

Chevy Lumina Z-34 you had to drop the engine down some in order to get he alternator out.

Cylinder walls look in good shape and barley any ridge on top of cylinder. Picture of valve guides of the rear cylinder. If you count four over from the back the guide looks different then the rest. This is the exhaust. Tom P.s. I added some more picture to Photo Post

Okay here is a picture of the Linkert Carburetor. Is the screw with the spring the mixture screw? Thanks, Tom

If I order new valves could I leave the old guides in or should I replace them also? Was told that the guides are pressed in? How hard are they to get out? Just got off the phone with an engine shop and they stated I need .001" clearance. So when I order new valves I need to mike the stem and seats to make sure I'm in spec. I'm so confused and getting frustrated with all this!!!!

PackardBuff, Here is a picture I have posted in the Photo Post The carburetor is a linkhart. When I get a chance I will take a picture of it and post it. I'm not 100% sure which screw is for the mixture. Thanks all for you help. Tom

edinmass, Thanks for the info. I will have to see if I can find a diesel shop around the Chicago area. All, Why would the smaller valves be in worse shape then the larger ones? Tom

Randy, I did contact Egge to see if they had the head gasket which they do but I have not heard back from them on the valves. Thanks for the info, Tom

We just had addition added onto house to store my beloved Packard that has been in the family since '58. So see that is where I?m coming from on the budget. Any leads on where I can get some VALVES???? Thanks Tom

I was planing on dropping the pan due to all the crude that has washed down from the valve bay. I sure hope I don't have to do anything with the rod and bearings. Budget??????

JT, The picture they have on their site wasn't clear to me. Thanks for filling me in on how it works. Tom

Restorer32, Here is my post under Packard Forum: '31 Broken Valve Springs How do the valves look on your parts engine? Thanks Tom

Closer inspection I have some bad valves. I have added some pictures to the Photo Post. Just waiting for Approval. Should I bite the bullet and buy all new valves or just replace the ones that need be? Tom