The Ford Barn

Kpar · 01-27-2019, 04:29 AM

Well I know you barners have always advised on a good earth and starter cable size. Well I now have the same advise.
Ever since I've had my 33 I always had a problem starting cold & more so when hot. I got jack of it and checked out all that you have advised.
1. The earth went to the chassis, just a platted strap.
2. The only to the earth to the engine was another small platted strap to the mounting bolt of the starter.
3. A battery isolator installed on the firewall with 600mm leads battery to starter typical 12 volt size.

I done away with the battery isolator changed all cable to "00" & located engine earth to the clam shell as specified.
What a difference it cranks over like my old race car of 12 Volt into 6 Volt.
Next I will be installing a battery isolator on the earth side.

Hopefully this will be the end of my starting issues.
Kpar

51 MERC-CT · 01-27-2019, 08:06 AM

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01-27-2019, 04:29 AM	#1
Kpar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gladstone QLD Australia Posts: 324	6 Volt Erath Issue Well I know you barners have always advised on a good earth and starter cable size. Well I now have the same advise. Ever since I've had my 33 I always had a problem starting cold & more so when hot. I got jack of it and checked out all that you have advised. 1. The earth went to the chassis, just a platted strap. 2. The only to the earth to the engine was another small platted strap to the mounting bolt of the starter. 3. A battery isolator installed on the firewall with 600mm leads battery to starter typical 12 volt size. I done away with the battery isolator changed all cable to "00" & located engine earth to the clam shell as specified. What a difference it cranks over like my old race car of 12 Volt into 6 Volt. Next I will be installing a battery isolator on the earth side. Hopefully this will be the end of my starting issues. Kpar

01-27-2019, 08:06 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 6 Volt Erath Issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just goes to show how a little effort can reap rewards. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 01-27-2019 at 08:13 AM.