Re: Carter WDO 351S

Posted by Dave O On 2021/12/14 9:37:41

Hello, thanks for your questions. The Carb has WDO on it, the linkage is on the right side, (passenger side). There is no ID tag on it. You're correct the starter would not engage with the key off.

OK, with that all answered, I did more reading using the Packard owner's manuals found here. I checked 47- 53. They pretty much say the same as mine says. Only push the peddle down far enough to engage the starter.

This makes sense because my owner's manual states. " The throttle linkage is so designed that the choke is opened when the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor."

The Choke: Currently the choke valve has not been set. It is open. when moving the throttle linkage, the fast idle adjusting screw does not contact the fast idle cam or the steps. This all needs to be set up.

In my opinion. With the key off, I should be able to press the accelerator pedal to give the engine some fuel and set the choke. Then turn the key on and start the engine. That's how it's been with any carbureted engine I've ever had, and I've had a lot over the years.