My next project? 1921 Packard Coupe

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Hi Chris

Sorry about the confusion.

I am old fashioned enough to believe that the gasket should do its job if the joint is bolted together to the correct torque. Having said that I do use Permatex Aviation Form-a-gasket on just one side of the paper gasket (Aluminium side in this case) Mainly to stop the gasket from "creeping" during assembly. This also means that if necessary the joint can be dismantled without damaging the gasket. 

In the Lagonda Rapier's tool bag I carry a tube of Hi-Temp RTV Silicone "Gasket maker" for emergency repairs. By co-incidence this is also a Permatex product. Both packs tell me that they are made in USA. you can find them at Permatex - Adhesive & Sealant Solutions...Made for the Professional

Note: I have no connection, interest or share holding with the company, I just find their products tend to do what I want them to do.

5-24-2011

Hello Again

I had hoped to have some photos of the assembled engine to show you by now but every thing I have to do seems to be taking twice as long as I had anticipated. There are probably several reasons (excuses) for this. First, our Autumn (Fall) has suddenly turned into winter.

Then I managed to break an oil ring (*##*!) and am waiting on a replacement to come from Interstate. At least this has given me time to adjust all the tappets. This is much easier to do with the motor on its side. Not a job I would relish doing with the engine installed in the chassis working over the top of shiny newly painted front fender. Now I have finally decided to have the 23 original head nuts nickel plated so I have spent much of this afternoon linishing them and giving them a quick polish. Until I fit that last piston I cannot finish off installing the oil pump and oil feed pipe prior to fitting the oil pan. Tomorrow perhaps?

At last some progress

5-25-2011

Thanks Mal

The replacement oil ring arrived in the mail this afternoon. The postage cost more than the ring! The final piston is now in and all the B-Es torqued up, the oil pump and oil feed pipes installed ready for the oil pan (sump) to go on tomorrow am. Then the timing chain and front cover. It will be nice to have the motor all buttoned up before I start on the next item on the list.....

5-26-2011

Hello West

Again I am sorry but I simply do not know. Remember, I am new to Packards and the learning curve is quite steep. The one that came with my car is quite obviously not the original. It is a simple round Stop-Tail lamp and is from the wrong period (chrome). I had intended to have the rim re-plated (nickel) but that only partially solves the problem.

I am somewhat puzzled by the Green and White lenses on your lamp can you please explain their purpose. Certainly as it is genuine Packard I could be interested in buying if you are selling. Next question; do you have two?

Below are photographs of the lamp that came with my car. The multiple attachment options (see rear) would suggest that it is an after-market replacement. Perhaps someone can identify it?