Re: First steps? '49 Packard
Posted by humanpotatohybrid On 2024/6/25 23:22:22
For parts, first thing I do is check Parts X Ref on the sidebar. Carb kit ain't there, so I check Chicago Carb's site. Here it is, DP1201.https://www.chicagocarburetor.com/carburetor-kit-search.php?carb-number=531s&searchtype=oem
But you need to confirm what you actually have. If you can't figure it out, call the Carb Shop or Max Merritt and they can help you. But it will be a little more expensive lol. Or post a picture here...
Carb Shop has nearly everything Carburetor and Max Merritt has nearly everything Packard.https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Kpackard.htmhttps://packardparts.com/
For "parts car" parts I message Ross on the forum here. Packards Southwest is another good vendor for that type of stuff.
Regular gas is OK. If you use starter fluid get the stuff with oil built in. This engine has about the same compression as your lawnmower. High compression did not come until 1956. Won't hurt to mix in some 2 stroke oil in your squirt bottle. Just don't panic when you see blue smoke out the exhaust. Honestly on an engine this old the rings are probably mostly stuck anyway, which will provide plenty of upper cylinder lubrication.
I wouldn't worry about plugs for now. Though they are similar enough.
Just bring a spare dipstick or pull the one from your own car and check the oil with that. Sure the level will be off, but it should still look like oil. Don't try to run it if it doesn't look right, though it will look dirty. Remember if you use any ATF or MMO that will end up in the oil pan. These engines are not prone to catastrophic damage, only normal wear. What's the mileage on the car?
P.S. Send some pictures and how much money are they asking for it?
But you need to confirm what you actually have. If you can't figure it out, call the Carb Shop or Max Merritt and they can help you. But it will be a little more expensive lol. Or post a picture here...
Carb Shop has nearly everything Carburetor and Max Merritt has nearly everything Packard.https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Kpackard.htmhttps://packardparts.com/
For "parts car" parts I message Ross on the forum here. Packards Southwest is another good vendor for that type of stuff.
Regular gas is OK. If you use starter fluid get the stuff with oil built in. This engine has about the same compression as your lawnmower. High compression did not come until 1956. Won't hurt to mix in some 2 stroke oil in your squirt bottle. Just don't panic when you see blue smoke out the exhaust. Honestly on an engine this old the rings are probably mostly stuck anyway, which will provide plenty of upper cylinder lubrication.
I wouldn't worry about plugs for now. Though they are similar enough.
Just bring a spare dipstick or pull the one from your own car and check the oil with that. Sure the level will be off, but it should still look like oil. Don't try to run it if it doesn't look right, though it will look dirty. Remember if you use any ATF or MMO that will end up in the oil pan. These engines are not prone to catastrophic damage, only normal wear. What's the mileage on the car?
P.S. Send some pictures and how much money are they asking for it?
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