Re: How to Bench Test a Starter?

Posted by JWL On 2010/3/7 12:15:19

I have a bad battery. It will not hold a charge. It will spin the engine for a few turns with the spark plugs removed, but then poops out. As you can tell from other threads I am on the hunt for a new battery before doing anything else with the starter.

I used a remote starter switch connected to the carburetor switch to operate the starter (ignition key on). The starter works in the conventional manner too from the inside using the gas pedal. I think owners of Packards with these carburetor switch starter system know about this, but doesn't hurt to post it again.

'nuf said.

(o{I}o)