Re: 1951 Packard/Starting Problem

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2008/12/18 10:30:14

Without knowing what wiring was removed that you had to reassemble, I'd suggest that it's often easiest in the long run to go back to basics. Have someone crank the engine with the starter while you observe the direction the rotor rotates (CW or CCW). Then remove at least #1 spark plug, use your finger over the hole, and put #1 piston at TDC on the compression stroke. Then check the points, they should either be just opening or on the verge of opening, either will be enough to get the engine started and you can fine-tune the timing later. Then note the position of the metal end of the rotor to see which tower of the distributor cap it is under, and that becomes the high tension lead to #1 plug. Then simply install the others in order (1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4) following around the cap in the direction of rotor rotation. Assuming everything else is OK and you have current to the coil, it should start.