Re: 1952 Packard not starting

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2021/8/20 12:34:26

I guess we'll have to adapt "gee, my old LaSalle (P) ran great" again...

Not clear what it's doing and not doing?
Is is turning over or not, and is it firing or not, getting gas? Compression?
It is possible to weld contacts, etc. with a 12VDC battery and 6V uses larger gauge battery wires, more current flows, so expect some damage and possible burnt wiring. Keep the old man in the house!
They say if it's getting gas, spark, and compression it'll run, but sometimes a bit more is req'd.
Gee, aren't old cars fun...why old guys don't have hair, they've pulled it all out.
I preach a systems approach to firing up the old iron. Go through each and get it proper and then when all fixed/checked, it'll start. Otherwise, you'll spend weeks on here getting opinions from people that have no knowledge of your car's actual condition - ie educated guessing mostly - include me so no one is slighted.