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08-08-2019, 01:02 AM | #1 |
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Starting Problem 8BA
1947 Truck with a 1950 8BA. it is 6-volt, positive ground with a good battery and new solenoid ECHST53 from NAPA. All connections are clean, bright and tight.
The other day when I jumped it directly to the starter, it turned the engine although slowly. Today after installing the solenoid, all I get is a healthy chatter from it when I use the start button, and no starter action. Starter going or gone bad? Thanks |
08-08-2019, 02:31 AM | #2 |
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Re: Starting Problem 8BA
How did you determine that the battery is "good" ?
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08-08-2019, 06:58 AM | #3 |
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Re: Starting Problem 8BA
How old is the battery and is it holding a charge? Volt meter readings?
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08-08-2019, 07:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: Starting Problem 8BA
Sounds like a battery issue to me. Since you already double checked the connections can you jump start it from a known good battery or jump start box?
I leaning towards the engine ground connection or a bad cable. Another thought would be to take your jumper cable and use it as an additional battery ground from the + to the engine block and see what happens. Chap |
08-22-2019, 09:55 PM | #5 |
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Re: Starting Problem 8BA
Problem Solved: It was a bad battery! It was 5 years old and held a charge well and gave me 6.7 volts across the terminals so I foolishy thought it was "good". I bought a new battery and now all is well. Thanks to all.
Mark G. |
08-24-2019, 07:17 AM | #6 |
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Re: Starting Problem 8BA
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