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Re: 1948 Packard not starting
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I’d pull the head , clean it up make sure valves aren’t stuck open . Compression doesn’t have to be high ,as much as consistent across all 8 holes . Like 5 psi difference with all 8 . Good luck !!

Posted on: 2021/8/17 20:15
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Re: 1948 Packard not starting
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carb starter switch is a real pain in the butt. I rewired mine to a starter button on the dash. 100% reliable

Posted on: 2023/9/28 20:44
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Re: 1948 Packard not starting
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carb starter switch is a real pain in the butt. I rewired mine to a starter button on the dash. 100% reliable

Posted on: 2023/9/28 20:44
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Re: 1948 Packard not starting
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there is 2 wires on my 1948 on the side of the carb a small ball baring is inside when the igntion switch is turned on the ball baring compleats the curcuit to the starter solenoid

Posted on: 2023/10/11 8:09
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Re: 1948 Packard not starting
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No quite. The bearing actuates the switch. It is the switch that does the electrical work, not the ball.

Posted on: 2023/10/11 13:21
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Re: 1948 Packard not starting
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Quote:

Packard Don wrote:
No quite. The bearing actuates the switch. It is the switch that does the electrical work, not the ball.

Here is what the switch looks like.

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Posted on: 2023/10/11 14:18
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