Re: 35 Eight Packard starting problems

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2013/1/29 14:39:02

Yes, don't just loosen the bolt but remove it completely as it goes thru the aluminum crankcase and then into the starter motor shroud. And remove the electrical cables. Often the starter is difficult to remove because of galvanic corrosion between the aluminum and cast iron so I'd begin soaking with your favorite snake oil and when it comes to trying to remove it, you won't be able to pull it out with rotating it, usually first one direction and then the other. Use of a plumber's strap wrench on the motor body will facilitate this.

It will be good to have the starter looked at but at this point I'm far from convinced it's your immediate problem - a battery at 55% should barely be able to honk the horn with the parking lights on - or less!