Re: 36 Packard Running Poorly - Need Some Help

Posted by Bill_OBrien On 2009/10/24 21:05:47

"Before Mal gets to it, perhaps you could list the car in the Packard Owner Registry (sorry Eric)."

I will get the serial number and get her into the registry!!


As to your running rough situation and the various aromas it exudes, is there a color to the smoke that comes out the tailpipe? White, blue or black?

- I would say the smoke is more white than blue or black...

How long does it smoke/smell? All the time it is running or just initially?

- Since I have noticed the smoke I have not had her out for a drive. I have had it running for 20 minutes and it smokes the whole time.

Does it start OK?

- Fires right up!

How does it idle?

- Idle is not great...

Does it increase in engine speed smoothly or is there a (repeatable)rough spot?

- Does not seem to get better on acceleration. Do you guys think it would do any harm to try and take her for a drive or would I do any damage??

What is going on with the choke?

- I think the last time I ran her I had the choke out. Not sure if I pushed it back in...

Have you examined it cold then after the engine is fully warmed?

- Do you mean the choke??

Thanks for the help!!!