Re: Carter WDO 351S

Posted by HH56 On 2021/12/14 9:36:57

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Depends on the year and if the starter circuit is powered from the correct post at the ignition switch. The identification markings are tiny and positioned to be easily damaged so the terminal IDs can be mixed up on the Packard switch.

Some prewar models had the starter circuit active all the time so would crank but not start if the key was off. After those models thru 1948 the key had only one "on" position and key had to be turned to the right or run position to crank and start. From 49-53 the switch had two on positions and engine would crank in either but only start if turned to the right. In 54 thru the end Packard went to the modern 4 position switch so will only crank in the start position when key is turned and held against the spring.