Re: How long?

Posted by John Harley On 2009/8/13 17:49:40

Guys

Just got home from work, paying my taxes so Owen can collect his social security......

I have known his 34 for over 12 years and don't know what the starter sounds like. I have ridden in it and even driven it and it must start before the engine makes a complete revolution, hot or cold. I've heard other prewar Packards start the same way.

My car, (2301) when it's in tune with gas in the carb, will snort to life, (no other word for it) on about 2 revolutions, If it takes longer something is wrong. I had a bunch of BMW's and they never started as quickly as my Packard

A 6 volt Packard that doesn;t start right away is out of tune or has something else wrong with it. Make sure the battery cables are large enough (OOO and OO for the ground)_ and that the engine is grounded to the frame. Modern 6 volt batteries are wonderful.

I've gotten a lot of advice to the contrary. It never impresses me with mechanical experience of the giver

Regards


John Harley