Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2021, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Hey Paul.....As I tried to briefly describe what I believe happened to your solenoid earlier on, I've about concluded that the plunger inside has somehow seized in the "CLOSED" (START) position. In...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2021, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Ya done GOOD, Paul! No way that solenoid should show continuity across those two BIG lugs. That is like hooking starter directly to BATT!
Hopefully, we ALL have learned how important it is to do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2021, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Paul ....No need for beating yourself up. I've made a mistake or three over the years. No doubt that going through the symptoms methodically, all roads point to either a seized plunger, or the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2021, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Hey Paul .....NOW you're cooking, my friend. We're getting somewhere doing these steps in a methodical manner.
So, now you SHOULD be able to see that the generator was NOT "motoring" all this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2021, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2021, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
OK PAUL!
Now, let's THINK about it! With BOTH wires off of the generator, it is VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE for the GENERATOR to "motor"! Can you agree with that?
I have suspected that your solenoid...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2021, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
OK Paul, we're back, and your battery must be charged, and hopefully, your VOM meter is working again. So, let's get your problems solved and get you rollin' again!
Now, you say that you have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2021, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
So Paul .....Read this CAREFULLY!
Are you telling us that you had your BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH OFF?
And while the BATT SWITCH was off, you disconnected the small wire (to the start BUTTON)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2021, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Bob C & Kevin BOTH .....I went through the greatest part of my career with FAA as a mechanical & electrical type at a busy Air Traffic Control Center. More notably, I pride myself as a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2021, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Damn....That Koates fellow down there upside down is a pretty sharp THINKER! You may just be on to something, Kevin! DD
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Paul ....This is NOT going well. I 've spent a lot of time involved with this for the past two days. Most IMPORTANTLY, I have attempted to be very methodical in asking questions. I've also tried to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2021, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Paul .....AGAIN, I will suggest taking the cover off of the regulator. Check to see if any of the contacts (points) are closed with the ignition TURNED OFF?
Have you taken the generator to a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2021, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
OK Paul, so far....so good. There are TWO basic types of charging circuits....Type "A", and Type "B". This is determined by the generator itself, as well as the voltage regulator type.
Fords of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2021, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
Hey Paul .....Let's start from scratch. Tell me about your VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
1....Does REGULATOR have THREE connection points?
2....If so, how is EACH one labeled? (BAT, GEN, FIELD) or (ARM,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2021, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,543
Re: NEW starting problem
This almost has to be stuck points in the voltage regulator causing the generator to motor. Take the regulator cover off and look to see if any of the points are closed. DD
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