Packard Engine Rebuild

Packard stopped producing their signature straight-eight at the end of 1954 and replaced it with an overhead valve V8. Here are some images of our recent re-build of a straight-eight Packard engine.

Putting together a straight-eight Packard engine rebuild at Headquarters Machine, the most experienced vintage and classic automobile repair shop in Minnesota

Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild in assembly

Pistons ready for install

Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild pistons ready for install

Straight-eight Packard engine valve train

Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild Valve train

Ready for cylinder head install

Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild ready for cylinder head install

Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild heading to run stand for testing at the number one vintage and classic engine repair service in Minnesota

Straight-eight Packard engine rebuild heading to run stand

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