Re: KPack's 1954 Panama

Posted by DavidPackard On 2024/3/7 18:42:26

I concur, removing the upper bolt on a Delco large solenoid starter is quite a chore. It’s a rotate 1/12 turn, flip the open-end wrench, rinse and repeat process, all while lying of the fender . . . quite lengthy and uncomfortable. IIRC I removed the left front wheel/tire to ‘kneel’ the chassis so I could have one foot on the ground. Clearly the starter was installed prior to the chassis/body marriage. The Army cadre had a saying about monkeys and footballs that must have been inspired by this job. Years ago when I swapped intake manifold gaskets on a Vortec 350 I made a ‘top-side creeper’ out of ¾ inch plywood. I suspect if I ever had to remove that Packard starter again, I would use the TS creeper and at least make myself comfortable.

Kevin, while I think you’ve found the root cause in the brushes, I would also investigate the solenoid contacts.

dp