New to Forum and Needing Help Starting Car

Posted by VancouverCanuck On 2014/9/10 8:57:02
Hi everyone,

My husband bought a 53 Packard Clipper a few years back. He is new to fixing cars and restoration has been stalled as he can't get it started. We decided to try to fix it up together and it has been fun...so far

We found this website and forum and learned quite a bit about the car's history just by looking at the information on this website. What a great resource!

So far, we have changed the plugs (checked spark and it is good), coil, rotor. All fluids have been changed. Electrical seems good. Gas seems to be getting into the carb so we think fuil pump is good and the engine will turn slooooowly but won't fire. We are puzzled as to why it won't fire. We are thinking it might be the timing and are going to check the order of the timing next.

I'm just learning about cars and engines so hopefully everything I've said makes sense.

I'm just wondering whether anyone has any other suggestions for us newbys.

The car is in pretty good shape considering it has never been restored. I'll add pictures to the car information page when I have a moment. I tried to attach a picture of how we found the car but it didn't seem to work...it's under the max size so I'm not sure. :)

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