Re: Electricaal issue ..41 Packard no current

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/5/10 8:50:07

Black plugs may indicate that the fuel mixture is too rich. A cold engine running at no load will allow deposits to build up quickly on plugs, especially if the mixture is too rich.

Some "smoke" at the oil filler after stopping the engine is normal. It should not have a strong gasoline odor. Your engine will probably benefit from being driven on the road at moderate speeds once you get the brakes, etc in order.

Getting the engine up to operating temperature by running it for an hour or more on the open road at 35-45 MPH may do it a lot of good. Carry an extra quart or two of oil and a couple of gallons of water. Watch the gauges for any sign of trouble. Be sure the ammeter shows some charge.


Concerning the blowby, your engine may have worn rings and bearings, or it may just have sticky, gunmmy rings from sitting unused. If the engine doesn't knock, I would not worry about the blowby at this time. It may diminish once the engine gets some normal run time.

Your brakes probably either still have some air trapped in the lines, or you may have a leak somewhere in the system that is allowing air in.

You need to follow the shop manual procedure for bleeding the brake system.