Thanks everyone for the answer. I haven't driven the car yet, except into and out of the trailer. And around the yard a few times to move it out of the way of other projects. Is there an easy way to make sure it IS working properly, or NOT working properly?

Ok, this is my first Packard. It's my first 'old' car. And this is my first post, after searching the forum and not being able to find the answer, or anything even related.

I really dig the gas pedal starter on my '53 Clipper. I was able to start it 1st time, and every time with no problems. In case everyone is not familiar with it, you basically turn the ignition key on, and mash the gas pedal to the floor, and the car starts. Now for my question. What happens when I am driving down the highway, and I need to mash the gas pedal to the floor to pass or go up a hill? Does my starter kick in to give me an extra 1/4 HP? Does the starter care if the hill is 17 miles long and has to run for 20 minutes? Is there something that tells the starter that the car is already running and it doesn't need to engage when I mash the pedal? Do you like how I turned one question into 5? Or is that now 6?