jcf-1968

the starter is new old stock i got on ebay. it bench tested just fine.

i did the starter motor switch and it does run. when i do use the lever and engage it with the ring gear it bogs down and doesn't turn engine at all. i have brand new battery and new 6 volt cables.

it does not move with the starter. if i push in just the electrical plunger on the starter switch the starter bendix turns! but once i use the lever to engage the bendix into the ring gear i get nothing! i can hear the starter trying to go. battery is brand new along with new 6 volt wires.

I have a 1948 Pilothouse B1C. The resto was started by a man who passed. He changed it from 6 volt to 12 volt. (6 Volt Starter) The problem i'm having is when i push the pedal in to start the engine it doesn't kick over. The engine is free i can turn it by hand. it just seems to not be getting enough juice? Or is it binding? Any guesses?

I have a 1948 Pilothouse B1C. The resto was started by a man who passed. He changed it from 6 volt to 12 volt. (6 Volt Starter) The problem i'm having is when i push the pedal in to start the engine it doesn't kick over. The engine is free i can turn it by hand. it just seems to not be getting enough juice? Or is it binding? Any guesses?