Re: 1940 Packard 1801 won't start

Posted by bob hattler On 2017/1/11 8:03:03

Fred, I think your first impression that the exhaust valves are stuck open looks more and more probable.
One item that may have caused this is the over heated engine prior to shut down.
My guys are going to remove the side panels to check it out.
the compression is as follows: all cyl 3-8; 0PSI, #1 5PSI, #2 25PSI.
I blew air into #1 and fuel spewed out #4 and #5 plug hole, confirming that fuel is not a problem.
It's looking better.

Bob