| wishbone | -- 07-27-2010 @ 2:21 PM |
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With my motor cold I can start and as soon as I let off the starter button The motor dies. I've been told this could be in the ignition switch.Does anyone else have this problem. If I keep trying it will start and run fine. But if the car sits form a couple of hours it does the same thing. Any help out there!!! Henry P.S. This is a 85 HP 1936 sedan
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| supereal | -- 07-27-2010 @ 3:49 PM |
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Connect a voltmeter between ground and the input side of the coil and observe the reading as you push and release the starter button. You should have a constant reading of at least 3 volts. I suspect you have a grounding problem between the engine and the battery, and the action of the starter is sufficient to create a ground, which disappears as soon as the starter is released. Many of the engine ground straps were left off over the years. As the starter is run, the system voltage drops considerably, and any poor connections will starve the coil. Clean and tighten all connection between the battery, the switch, the resistor, and the coil.
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| wishbone | -- 07-28-2010 @ 11:55 AM |
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Thanks I will give this a try
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| wishbone | -- 07-29-2010 @ 6:11 PM |
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Found the problem. even after jumping out the ignition switch and was told it was good I took it apart and sanded it with 600 wet and dry sandpaper on a piece of flat glass. I cleaned the contacts up and put it back together and it started. Even kept running. Got a lot of people to thank, the V-8 club and a lot of members supereal was a great help. Happy Crus'in Wishbone
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