Re: 51Packards....52 Packard 200 Deluxe!

Posted by Charles On 2014/5/16 20:01:10

Thanks David,
It seems like a lot of electrical issues with the 6v system have to do with ground issues. Your solution will ensure that you always have a good connection. I'll have to redo that wiring anyway as well as the wires that go back to the tail lights. I will try to make as many good ground contacts as I can.

I think the kickdown switch for the overdrive is missing. There is a cluster of wires on the firewall that have been cut and taped. They probably went to the switch. I haven't looked for it yet though. I assume it would be under the car somewhere.

On a positive note, the car is starting regularly without jumping to the coil. The ignition switch is behaving better too. Maybe I need to get the cobwebs out of the car and my '51 parts from sitting too long.

The BAT light stays on or is dim while idling. I know staying dim can be normal, but the idle is too high so I think it should go out. I know you have to polarize the system on the voltage regulator, but for some reason I can't find the procedure in the electrical section of the manual. I must be over looking it. I know you have to use a jumper wire between 2 contacts quickly, but I can't remember which contacts they are. I will have to use my multimeter and read what the output is on the generator.