Re: Ken's 1937 115C Touring Sedan

Posted by Ken_P On 2011/4/16 14:06:59

Thanks for all the insights and tips. The history on the car is a bit fuzzy at best, but to the best of my knowledge, it's been started or driven only occasionally at best over the last 25 years, which is why I used the oil method. I also waited at least 3 compression strokes. I didn't have the throttle valve open, but I'm pleased with the numbers for now. Once I have it running well, then I'll worry about getting the perfect numbers!

Copy all about not using NOS rubber on any fuel system components! The fuel pump actually worked great about five weeks ago and now the carb end of the flex hose is completely dry when the motor cranks over. I'm about 95% positive the new E-10 gas ate right through the old pump.

I'm not going to worry about it in the near future, but how easy are new ring gears (or a new ring gear/flywheel combo) to find? Are they a component unique to Packard, or something that cross-correlates to most automakers from that period?