Re: 53 Packard Clipper engine won't turn over

Posted by BigKev On 2009/6/17 0:57:04

Get a 6 volt test light or a multi-meter. Connect one side to ground and then hold one side to the starter side terminal on the solenoid and have someone try to start the car. If you have voltage, then it's probably the starter. If no voltage then try testing for voltage at the Solenoid trigger terminal. If you have voltage there, then the solenoid is bad. If no voltage, then check for voltage at the carburetor starter switch. When the key is on, you should have voltage at one terminal on the carb switch, when you press the pedal, you should have voltage on both terminals, if you only have voltage on one side, then the switch is bad or stuck. Other than that check the neutral safety switch on the steering column to make sure you are getting power on both sides. If no power there, then check for power at the key switch. Basically working backwards towards the battery until you find the source.