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

Topic: 31 rebuild heating issues

Bottom

Previous Topic

Next Topic Register To Post

Barry Lowe

31 rebuild heating issues

Home away from home

Good morning,
I just did a rebuild on my 833 standard 8, took it out for a test drive yesterday and it had no power and got very hot with in two miles.
My first thought was the cam and crank timing was off, but after removing the timing cover the car is in time as it should be.
Id be open to anyone's input regarding this issue.
Happy thanksgiving to everyone.
Barry

Posted on: 2019/11/27 9:16

1925 333 Phaeton
1926 Phantom 1 Rolls Royce
1926 Hudon super six Coupe
1927 Peerless Roadster
1927 433 7 passenger limo
1928 Peerless coupe
1929 Peerless Boatail coupe
1929 Phantom I Rolls Royce
1930 Springfield Phantom 1 Regent
1931 L-29 Cord
1931 833 Convertible
1931 833 Opera Coupe
1934 Phantom 11 Rolls Royce
1934 1101 Roadster
1934 1101 Coupe
1934 V12 Opera coupe
1936 120

Packardbarry

Re: 31 rebuild heating issues

Home away from home

First thing id do is give her a Comp Test. That will give us a map to follow.

Posted on: 2019/11/27 9:37

Greenfield

Re: 31 rebuild heating issues

Home away from home

I would first suspect distributor timing and the condition of the points? Then perhaps check out the mixture screw on the carburetor to see if it is too lean?

Posted on: 2019/11/28 6:47

Ross

Re: 31 rebuild heating issues

Home away from home

Agree with Greenfield. Retarded ignition timing will kill your performance and generate massive amounts of heat. And yet those old low compression engines will hardly sound any different in that condition.

Posted on: 2019/11/28 8:51

Board index » Discussion » Pre-War (1899-1942) » 31 rebuild heating issues

Top

Previous Topic

Next Topic

	';
Hello and welcome to Packard Motor Car Information! If you're new here, please register for a free account.