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08-28-2020, 11:45 AM | #1 |
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Troubleshooting
Finally hooked up new battery after sitting idle for a few years. All new wires.
When I hit the starter button I get “kerplunk” kind of noise. Nothing else. Still the original motor so I assume it’s still a positive ground. That’s what the owners manual says. Any ideas? Thanks |
08-28-2020, 12:05 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Troubleshooting
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Stock these were Positive Ground. They require heavy, really heavy cables for the primary leads, battery to ground, battery to solenoid, solenoid to starter. You'll need size 1 to 00 gauge Box parts stores do not have these heavy cables.(all that stuff is for Hondas) Your best bet is through a vintage Ford parts supplier. Tractor Supply does carry heavier cables and you could make something work in a pinch...but I would get a quality repro. 6v is real sensitive to grounds. 6V needs heavy cables and heavier wire compared to 12v 6V needs very clean connections at all points battery solenoid starter ground switch start button coil distributor and so on.... You need to confirm that the engine is free. (not locked up) A stuck starter Bendix can do this. I would double check all cables, clean connections and make sure there's enough grounds. |
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08-28-2020, 12:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: Troubleshooting
The starter itself doesn't care about (+) or (-) ground or 6v or 12v for that matter. Start by turning the motor over by hand to be sure it is free. Then be sure you have the proper gauge starter and battery cables for 6v, normally can't purchase these at a corner auto parts store. Might need to check with a heavy truck shop/supply.
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08-28-2020, 12:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: Troubleshooting
make sure the engine is free after that if it is free then have someone hit the starter with a hammer while you try to start, starter brush could be stuck-
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08-28-2020, 01:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: Troubleshooting
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