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

Password:

Remember me



Lost Password?

Register now!
FAQ's
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Main Menu
Home
Forums
Literature Archive
Photo Archive
Model Information
Packard Decoder
Factory Service Index
Factory Parts List
Parts Cross-Reference
Paint Cross-Reference
Vehicle Registry
Dealership List
Directory
Recent Forum Topics
Fun with used cars
On 356, which cylinders doe…
Don’s 1937 (120) 138CD De…
ISO '49 Henney Packard…
1937 120 Conv. Sedan - Blanche
Repair kit for 1937 6 cyl s…
Sparkplug Install
Light Bulb Designation, Ven…
Overdrive options of 840
New Engine
Who is Online
155 user(s) are online (97 user(s) are browsing Forums)

Members: 4
Guests: 151

Wat_Tyler, BDeB, 39Rollson, TxGoat, more...
Helping out...
PackardInfo is a free resource for Packard Owners that is completely supported by user donations. If you can help out, that would be great!

Donate via PayPal
Video Content
Visit PackardInfo.com YouTube Playlist

Donate via PayPal

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

Topic: Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression



« 1 2 (3)

Tim Cole
Re: Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression
#21
Home away from home
Home away from home

Tim Cole
See User information
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
 Top  Print   
 


Stephen Templeton
Re: Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression
#22
Just can't stay away
Just can't stay away

Stephen Templeton
See User information
Now running smoothly after valve adjustment- ready to hit the road for test drive. Take a look:

https://youtu.be/SUhkUBWXHV4

Posted on: 2022/8/31 11:46
Stephen
1931 Packard 840 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan Dietrich
 Top  Print   
 



Board index » Discussion » Pre-War (1899-1942) » Head is off on 1931 Packard with poor compression

TopTop  Previous Topic Previous Topic  Next Topic  Next Topic
« 1 2 (3)

  Register To Post



Search
Advanced Search
Recent Photos
1940 Super 8 coupe
1940 Super 8 coupe
1953 Packard Clipper
1953 Packard Clipper
1956 Patrician
1956 Patrician
Photo of the Day
IMG_2634
IMG_2634
Recent Registry
1932 Standard Eight Converfible Sedan
1932 Standard Eight Converfible Sedan
1953 Packard Mayfair Hardtop
1953 Packard Mayfair Hardtop
1951 300 Touring Sedan
1951 300 Touring Sedan
1953 Clipper Touring Sedan
1953 Clipper Touring Sedan
Website Comments or Questions?? Click Here Copyright 2006-2024, PackardInfo.com All Rights Reserved