Re: 1948 Packard not starting

Posted by JWL On 2020/3/19 13:04:17

As discussed earlier, there is a procedure for 'timing' the oil pump so that the the distributor rotor is at the factory position. Actually, No. 1 rotor position can be anywhere, it does not have to be at the factory position. Simply bring the engine to No. 1 firing position as indicated on the timing marks on the damper and on the compression stroke. Then, determine where the rotor is pointing and make that position to be No. 1. Wire the spark plug wires in the correct order following the distributor rotation and engine firing order. This will get your firing order correct and you can go back and 'time' the oil pump afterwords.

Also, IIRC, the distributor can be inserted into the engine in two positions - 180 degrees apart. Incorrect installation will prevent the engine from running.

Hope this helps.