Re: Starter for 1934 twelve

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2020/2/8 15:19:22

Hi Rocco42,

Welcome to Packard Info. If this is your first Packard, may I suggest you start at the beginning and that would be your BATTERY. Buy a hydrometer for a couple of bucks and see how it 'floats'. 6 volt battery chargers are a must, so make sure you have one. If there's any doubt about the health of your battery, any garage or battery outlet can perform a load test on your unit and see if it is still serviceable. CLEAN the battery connections and ensure they are hooked up correctly (positive ground) and are tight. When I bought my car, it was hooked up backwards (negative ground, like modern cars) and the ground strap bolts were loose. Once you have determined that you have a good, fully charged, properly connected battery, see what happens when you push the starter button. If still nothing, as the other posters advise, you can move forward to the solenoid/relay and starter switch. Chris.