Wiring Harness for a 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe

Posted by Ray Hernandez On 2010/12/30 23:25:55

Hello, I recently purchased a 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe 9my first project car). Everything seemed to be there but it obviously has many things that need to be worked on. After cleaning the cooling system, replacing water pump, cleaning the brake lines and rebuilding the brake cylinders and replacing the fuel tank I was able to get the engine started. Unfortunately in order to get it started I have to jump start it. Even though the battery seems to hold charge (6.0 to 6.4 volts) it will not start without jumping it. My guess is that since the Wiring Harness is in desperate need of replacement (insulation cracking and falling off) it may be shorting out somewhere. Any suggestions on where I can find a good quality at a reasonable price Wiring Harness? Or any suggestions as to what else could be the problem? Also, a new gas tank sending unit was installed but since the old one had no wires connected to it I'm trying to find out how to wire it. Any suggestions on how this is wired or does anyone know where I could get diagrams?

Thanks, PackBoy