Post by jmc on Apr 27, 2016 13:06:34 GMT 10
Hello all,
I would really appreciate some advice on the tasks I need to do before pressing the start button; the engine in our 1935 1201 Eight Coupe was last turned over in 1993:
Do I need to wash the fuel tank? Is there a guide to doing that?
Do I need to flush and clean the radiator and cooling jacket? Is there a guide to that?
Do I need to clean the fuel lines, pump, carburettor? How are those tasks done?
What fuel do I buy? It used to run on leaded super.
New 6V battery... any particular spec/source?
Do I need to do anything to the distributor/leads?
Do I replace the spark plugs?
Do I need to check compression? Is that a possible task for a home hack without proper tools?
Do I need to replace the old black oil... there seems to be plenty in the sump?
Is there anything I've missed?
Should I also ask these questions on the American packardinfo forum; which seems to get a lot of traffic?
Are there specific groups or forums or friendships I should join, relating to the mid-30s seniors or my year/model, in Aus. or internationally?
Sorry to ask so many beginners' questions at once! Really appreciative for any help you can give.
Cheers from Tassie, John
I would really appreciate some advice on the tasks I need to do before pressing the start button; the engine in our 1935 1201 Eight Coupe was last turned over in 1993:
Do I need to wash the fuel tank? Is there a guide to doing that?
Do I need to flush and clean the radiator and cooling jacket? Is there a guide to that?
Do I need to clean the fuel lines, pump, carburettor? How are those tasks done?
What fuel do I buy? It used to run on leaded super.
New 6V battery... any particular spec/source?
Do I need to do anything to the distributor/leads?
Do I replace the spark plugs?
Do I need to check compression? Is that a possible task for a home hack without proper tools?
Do I need to replace the old black oil... there seems to be plenty in the sump?
Is there anything I've missed?
Should I also ask these questions on the American packardinfo forum; which seems to get a lot of traffic?
Are there specific groups or forums or friendships I should join, relating to the mid-30s seniors or my year/model, in Aus. or internationally?
Sorry to ask so many beginners' questions at once! Really appreciative for any help you can give.
Cheers from Tassie, John
