Re: Bringing a 34 back to life
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G'day Cudajim,
![]() If had been your '34 Packard I would have asked for it to be included in the Packard Owner's Registry. Maybe you can talk with your friend and, if he's agreeable, include it on his or the owners behalf?
Posted on: 2017/2/1 23:00
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/o[]o\ ==== ![]() Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? ![]() Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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I have never met the owner. He may have registered it already? What would be needed to check?
Posted on: 2017/2/2 8:29
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To adjust the timing by rotating the distributor, just loosen the 3 bolts that hold the distributor body to the aluminum stand-off support; the holes are slotted and you can rotate the distributor. Note that this adjusts timing for all 8 cylinders but since the unit has two independent 4 cylinder ignition systems, you may have to independently rotate one set of points within the distributor body to get them synchronized.
More than likely your backfire problem isn't timing but a couple of valves that are stuck open. Remove the valve lifter side covers and watch the action of the valves as the engine is turned over (with the ignition off).
Posted on: 2017/2/2 9:10
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I will check. I only showed 1 cyl down on compression (30lbs) I see where points may need to be synchronized also. I will need to research.
thanks abunch for info. I am learning
Posted on: 2017/2/5 15:25
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For info on synchronizing the points in the 33/34 Northeast distributor you could start with this article which I published many years ago.
34 8 cylinder engines also have timing marks for both sets of cylinders on the front vibration damper so you could also time and synchronise in the conventional manner with a timing light, just doing each set of 4 cylinders separately. http://www.packardclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=864
Posted on: 2017/2/5 15:57
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Figured out the starting problem on the 34. The owner had the coil wires crossed on the cap. swapped them back and the old girl came to life.
If I was a good Packard mechanic I would of found it earlier. Thanks for the help!! she sounds good
Posted on: 2017/2/25 0:50
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Don't be too hard on yourself, the dual ignition system on the '33 and '34 8-cylinder models befuddles a lot of owners who haven't taken the time to understand it. But it surely is elegant and produces a very intense spark - in good tune these cars start so fast you almost don't hear the starter motor engage before they are running.
Posted on: 2017/2/25 10:34
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