This early ’51 Packard straight 8 is out of a 1951 Packard Hearse and folks were just dying to get a ride in these!
After some restoration of this classic automobile engine the time comes to start it up. This video shows the engine in our shop as we test it and scan for temperatures. The scan is to make sure all engine areas are lubricating properly and also that radiator fluid is circulating as it should.
Headquarters Machine is the number one antique and vintage automobile restoration shop in Minnesota. We can help you get your classic car back on the road! We are specialists in classic automobile mechanical restoration and have the right equipment and knowledge to serve your needs.
Packard Engine Rebuild
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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