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Rust Merchant · 02-26-2013, 05:10 PM

Hey Guys,
I haven't had time to work on the car due to work constraints. Cables are here and I hope to have them on in the next couple of days.

Rust Merchant · 03-09-2013, 07:58 PM

Update!
Good news! I replaced both cables, exchanged the new battery, touched the neg cable to the starter before re-installing the switch; cranked perfectly!!
put the new starter switch on; immediately acted like it was shorting out!

I took the new switch off, used the new insulator and all of the other old switch parts, perfect!! Fired right up and running like new. I was very careful to make sure the insulator was centered in the switch, contact was bent in the right place, and switch was centered on the starter button.
I have driven the car 28 miles. It has started flawlessly every time.
Thanks to all of you for the suggestions!!
Lights are still disconnected. I will be re-wiring them over the next couple of weeks and re-connecting. Good day today!!!

700rpm · 03-09-2013, 08:16 PM

Glad to hear it! Just in time for the touring season. Thanks for the update.

1931 flamingo · 03-10-2013, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the update ! ! !
Paul in CT

Mitch//pa · 03-10-2013, 09:12 AM

thats great news and thanks for the continual updates.

JBill · 03-10-2013, 09:47 AM

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This has been a terrific thread! Fordbarning at its best!!! Especially since there's a positive result.

Growley bear · 03-10-2013, 09:48 AM

Good job!!!!

Rust Merchant · 03-10-2013, 07:09 PM

Thanks all! I drove it a bunch over the weekend; what a blast!! Next project is a new lighting harness. When connecting the lighting lead to the generator, I get an immediate, flesh burning arc!! Short I think! Other than that, it is running like new!!

Mitch//pa · 03-10-2013, 07:20 PM

time for a new lighting thread LOL

Rust Merchant · 03-10-2013, 07:58 PM

Will do!!!

02-26-2013, 05:10 PM	#101
Rust Merchant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 66	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Hey Guys, I haven't had time to work on the car due to work constraints. Cables are here and I hope to have them on in the next couple of days. __________________ Rust Merchant 1949 F-5 Project 1929 Sport Coupe

03-09-2013, 07:58 PM	#102
Rust Merchant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 66	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Update! Good news! I replaced both cables, exchanged the new battery, touched the neg cable to the starter before re-installing the switch; cranked perfectly!! put the new starter switch on; immediately acted like it was shorting out! I took the new switch off, used the new insulator and all of the other old switch parts, perfect!! Fired right up and running like new. I was very careful to make sure the insulator was centered in the switch, contact was bent in the right place, and switch was centered on the starter button. I have driven the car 28 miles. It has started flawlessly every time. Thanks to all of you for the suggestions!! Lights are still disconnected. I will be re-wiring them over the next couple of weeks and re-connecting. Good day today!!! __________________ Rust Merchant 1949 F-5 Project 1929 Sport Coupe

03-09-2013, 08:16 PM	#103
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,903	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Glad to hear it! Just in time for the touring season. Thanks for the update. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

03-10-2013, 08:59 AM	#104
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Thanks for the update ! ! ! Paul in CT

03-10-2013, 09:12 AM	#105
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour thats great news and thanks for the continual updates.

03-10-2013, 09:47 AM	#106
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This has been a terrific thread! Fordbarning at its best!!! Especially since there's a positive result.

03-10-2013, 09:48 AM	#107
Growley bear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 777	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Good job!!!!

03-10-2013, 07:09 PM	#108
Rust Merchant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 66	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Thanks all! I drove it a bunch over the weekend; what a blast!! Next project is a new lighting harness. When connecting the lighting lead to the generator, I get an immediate, flesh burning arc!! Short I think! Other than that, it is running like new!! __________________ Rust Merchant 1949 F-5 Project 1929 Sport Coupe

03-10-2013, 07:20 PM	#109
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour time for a new lighting thread LOL

03-10-2013, 07:58 PM	#110
Rust Merchant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 66	Re: Totally dead after running for an hour Will do!!! __________________ Rust Merchant 1949 F-5 Project 1929 Sport Coupe