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Packard Forum Index » Pre-War (1899-1942)

Topic: Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression



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Tim Cole
Re: Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression
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Sounds like the timing chain is too tight.

With the motor at slow idle and lever against the generator to hold in position, loosen the generator nuts and carefully back off the tension slightly. If the noise subsides that is good.

Posted on: 2022/8/27 8:56
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Stephen Templeton
Re: Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression
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Now running smoothly after valve adjustment- ready to hit the road for test drive. Take a look:

youtu.be/SUhkUBWXHV4

Posted on: 2022/8/31 11:46
Stephen
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