Re: 35 Eight Packard starting problems

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2013/1/29 11:18:38

I wouldn't expect a battery at 55% to be able to turn the starter and crank the engine worth a spit, that starter draws about 730 amps at lock. If the battery won't accept a full charge, I recommend the largest and highest capacity battery that will fit in your battery box, a NAPA 7212. With proper care you should be able to get 6-8 years of service from it. If you determine that you've cooked the starter motor (and with such a depleted battery I wouldn't assume that), just take it to a starter/alternator repair shop, most average-sized towns have such a facility - simple enough to service it if they don't need any unique parts. Other than the electrical connections just one one bolt to remove to get the starter out of the engine. Otherwise if starter parts are required, consider Jason Smith at AER for an excellent rebuilding service - he signs on here regularly and should see this post but if not:

Advanced Electrical Rebuilders
Grand Ledge, MI
866-228-0218
www.aerrebuild.com
jason@aerrebuild.com