Re: First steps? '49 Packard

Posted by Tristar500 On 2024/6/25 19:56:41

Thanks, everyone for the wealth of advice!

I haven't had it transported to my place yet but am going to visit the the old girl tomorrow and will bring a spark plug socket and some oil for each cylinder.
I'll try turning the engine over by hand to check for stuck valves.

Is regular gas ok?

Are '49 spark plugs the same as today's 5/8ths, and 13/16th's?

Thought I'd drain the oil and see what's in there. Maybe run a magnet over the bottom of the oil pan to check for signs of wear.

What's a good source for a carb rebuild kit?

Thanks again all!

Wish me luck!