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I need a starter for a 52 packard patrician 400 with a 327 thunderbolt straight 8 anyone who might have one for sale please give me a price and if possible a photo.

Do you currently have a non-working starter?? If so it's probably cheaper to just have it rebuilt locally.

no the starter was missing when i got it

You should be able to buy one from any of the normal Packard Vendors. But they may charge you a core fee since you dont have one. Do you have Delco or Autolite ignition?

BigKev is right, check the box on the firewall, it will give you a clue to what brand you need. Check with Kanter or Max Merritt as well. 6V positive ground.

If you do find a used one and the condition is suspect, run it to a local alternator repair shop, they usually rebuild generators as well. If you need, I have a local one you can deal with in St Paul, MN, they rebuilt mine.

Here's what mine looked like before and after (300 52 Packard w/ 327 so should be similar):

https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=2092&viewmode=flat&order=ASC&type=&mode=0&start=20

Carl,

I think he is looking for a starter. But nice work on that Generator!

Have a look at this recent thread. Guy selling all the Packards has lots of parts for sale too. There's a name and contact number in there.

I got so excited, I thought I could help...

hi packardman52, i've sent you a private message, check your inbox...gary