01/01/2026
This rare and unusual 52 Packard 'Straight Eight' was dropped off as a non runner after the owner and another workshop had become frustrated trying to get it to start and stay running.
This was a strange one, as after normal checks nothing jumped out as problematic. All the basics were there (fuel, air, spark and compression), yet it still refused to run.
A detailed look over the fuel delivery, ignition and electrical systems in the end revealed multiple issues with none obvious at first.
Further more extra brain power was required with the electrical and ignition systems because it's still original; 6 volt and positive earth. This doesn't sound much until you're dealing with something where everything looked at in detail is in question.
After much head scratching, fixing mistakes unintentionally added with attempts to fix prior to it being dropped off, those that originally existed and fabricating a tiny blanking plug that can't be bought, the straight 8 engine softly and smoothly sprung into life and following the repair is once again reliable enough to be driven and used.
Classic, historic, fast road and competition:
✅ Rolling road tuning - 4wd, 2wd
✅ Tune ups and carb balancing
✅ Standalone ECUs , mapping
✅ Diagnostics
✅ Electrical
✅ Servicing
✅ Corner weights
✅ Steering / suspension alignment
All proudly performed in house 👍
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❌ Re-mapping OEM
❌ Bodywork / spraying