Re: 1939 Packard Six (1700) starter motor lube?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2016/10/31 18:15:31

Plenty of possible reasons for the starter to perform poorly. By all means try a few drops of SAE 30 oil (too much oil can be harmful) but be prepared for other possibilities, ignition timing too far advanced, undersized battery cables, poor electrical connections, starter brushes needing replacement, or a starter due for a rebuild.