Re: HA's 52 200 Grey Ghost

Posted by David Grubbs On 2013/12/30 18:41:30

Looks like you got a nice car there! You might want to search this website for strings on getting an old engine going again. The straight 8's were prone to sticking lifters caused by sitting and/or not running them long enough to get nice and hot. I always like to pour some Marvel Mystery Oil in the spark plug holes and let that sit for several days. Also remove the valve covers (remove the passenger side wheel, and the inner fender liner to get at them. Then spray PB Blaster or a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone on the valves to hopefully free them up. Then turn the engine over with a wrench, not the starter. If it moves, you're half way to getting it started. The good news is that the gas in it was probably ethanol free, so one less headache. Not that 20 year old gas will be a picnic.

here is a link to a more in-depth discussion. Congratulations on the 52!https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10080&forum=1&post_id=106426#forumpost106426