How to crank starter on +ground 6v

[jones36_deluxe]

new to flat head V8
How can I crank the starter on my V8 engine with battery charger or jumper cables?
I now that the are positive ground, I just want to crank the starter
heads and manifold off and valves and pistons are good

starting restoration on Dads 5 window coupe deluxe, been sitting in garage for 50yrs. after water pump issues.

Kevin

[Karl Wolf]

The starter will work with positive or negative ground, 6 or 12 volt. I would not think a charger would put out enough amperage to crank the engine, I would use a battery and jumper cables... Now, the terminal on the starter does not give much in the way of a connection, I can't remember what I've done, maybe vise grips on the nut at the starter, or use a real battery cable from the bat to the starter...

Karl

[JSeery]

What are you attempting to do? With the heads off the engine should turn over easy by hand. Are you wanting to test the starter?

[jones36_deluxe]

yes
just want to crank the starter, I have been turning it over by hand and all the valves and pistons are operating normal, just wanted to use the starter to see if all that is ok

[jones36_deluxe]

hooked it up to the charger, had to tap the starter one time, 40amp and it cranks like a mother, now to get her running
thanks
kevin

[Fredb_]

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Good luck, have fun! Welcome. This is a great forum with a lot of knowledgeable guys willing to share.

[JSeery]

Well, that solved that!