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[StartQuote] A schedule of specific inspections took place on these engines made daily, and after each 25 hours, 50 hours, and 100 hours of engine operation. Engine effeciency had alot to do with improper loading of the boat, fouled bottoms, props being damaged or nicked, rudders, water in the fuel, air leaks in the fuel systems or shaft problems. It is said that these engines should be over-hauled after 600 hours of operation, as worn pistons, rings, and cylinders caused loss of RPM's. I am sure that many of the engines were nursed along due to a lack of spare parts or engines. These packards were very tempermental and even a downgrade from 100 octain fuel could cause problems. Engineers were often kept very busy keeping these engines fine tuned. Many things that could go wrong often did, but overall in talking with many Motor Macs the PACKARD MARINE ENGINE was one tough engine that when kept in fighting trim saved many lifes... [EndQuote]
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