Re: New to Packardworld-Just trying to get car started

Posted by BigKev On 2010/6/2 12:52:10

I you just want to test it, here is how I temp wire my '54 which will be similar to yours. (edited for positive ground application)

You will have the negative on the battery connected to the large lug on the starter solenoid. Disconnect everything else from that lug so you don't fry anything with the 12v. Connect the positive on the battery to the ground strap.

Connect a wire from the side (grounding) terminal on the distributor to the positive on the coil. (16 gauge is fine)

When ready to test, use an alligator clip wire to connect the large lug on the starter solenoid to the the negative on the coil. This will simulate you turning the ignition to the "on" position.

Then you kick over the starter by using a remote start button (safe way) or a length of wire temporarily between the starter solenoid large lug and the solenoid small trigger terminal.

Make sure when you are done you remove the alligator clip from the coil to "turn it off".

Be warned that 12v may kill the solenoid or cause it to stick on. So leave the one of the battery terminals loose so you can remove it quickly to shut everything off it needed.

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