Re: Ground strap for 32 packard

Posted by Thomas Wilcox On 2014/7/18 19:48:49

As far as I can tell, there was no ground strap on these cars originally. These engines and transmissions were not mounted with rubber bushings, so a ground strap should not be required. The bolts that hold everything onto the frame should be enough to create a solid ground.

Extra paint/coatings applied to the frame during restoration, or anti-seize lubricants applied to the mounting bolts, may make such a strap necessary.

Cranking speed when the engine is warm is probably not related to the engine ground. In general, a low wear engine will be harder for the starter to rotate when it is hot. This is just part expansion. It should still fire easily. If the engine does not start readily when warm, your problem is probably related to something other than the starter.


Cheers,

Tom