| joedaless | -- 09-07-2015 @ 5:41 PM |
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Hi All, I really need your help. I just had my 1941 Ford Coupe changed over to a 12 volt system. I worked fine all summer. Tonight I went to start it up. It spun just fine at first but then the battery started giving out. It is now really lower. What I don't understand is the lights are very bright and not dull when turned on. I would think that if the battery was really low the lights would not be so bright. Can anyone please enlighten me what is going on with the car. Thanks ...Joe D
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| cliftford | -- 09-08-2015 @ 5:16 AM |
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Check and CLEAN all battery connections, ground cable to engine and frame, also solenoid to starter cable. Are you still using a 6v starter? If so, they won't last long in a 12v system especially if you over use them. This message was edited by cliftford on 9-8-15 @ 5:20 AM
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| joedaless | -- 09-08-2015 @ 6:45 AM |
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Thanks Cliff, Will check all that you mentioned. Joe D
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| flathead4rd | -- 09-08-2015 @ 7:06 AM |
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Sounds like a bad ground or connection somewhere. RE: 6 volt starter with 12 volt system. I and many of my flathead friends have been using this setup for years with no problems. Just don't crank it for long periods of time.
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| TomO | -- 09-08-2015 @ 7:40 AM |
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Have your battery checked with a load tester. It could have gone bad over the summer. Tom
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