1953 Packard - Vancouver BC Canada
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Quite a regular
|
Hello, I haven't posted in a while. I am from Vancouver, Canada...my husband is new to working on cars and cannot get his 53 started. We have come close...it turns slowly and sputters and then we kill the battery. He is ready to get rid of it and I feel really bad for him that it didn't work out. I think he feels pretty defeated at this point. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a mobile mechanic in Vancouver, Canada or general area who might be willing to come have a look. I'd love to surprise him and get it started. I've phoned around but everyone wants me to tow it in. At this point hubby doesn't want to spend the money because he doesn't know if it's worth it. If I could pay someone for an hour or two of their time just to get their opinion that would be awesome. It's hard to even find mechanics that work on these type of engines. I've phoned around and no luck. It's just a thought and if we can't get it going I guess we will part it out.
Here's the link to our last attempt at starting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7U-X1g_cOc Also, I apologize to anyone who has replied to my earlier posts to whom I didn't respond. I'm new to forums and I didn't check the box to be notified of new posts! I appreciate your help. Thank you!
Posted on: 2018/11/20 18:07
|
|||
|
Re: 1953 Packard - Vancouver BC Canada
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
|
You might try contacting the Pacific NW region of PAC as they have some members in the lower mainland area.
Use the contact link on their website. Pacific NW Packards
Posted on: 2018/11/21 4:14
|
|||
|
Re: 1953 Packard - Vancouver BC Canada
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Home away from home
|
Motor sounds like it is turning over kind of slow. Make sure you have really thick battery cables 0 gauge and the battery is in good condition. Make sure the connections are clean as well.
Posted on: 2018/11/21 11:22
|
|||
[url=h
|
||||
|
Re: 1953 Packard - Vancouver BC Canada
|
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Quite a regular
|
Thank you everyone for your reply and the information. I believe we have tried all of those things. I've mentioned the battery cable a few times to my husband but he is pretty sure that the cable is ok. As best as I recall we have already done everything suggested (new battery, spray into carb, spark test)...it's been awhile but I'm pretty sure we did all of those things. We seem to be over our heads here so I'll try those contacts you suggested.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted on: 2018/11/22 10:40
|
|||
|