Eric T

Alright I have spark(nice blue), fuel is good and the timing is on. It acts like it is going to start then just turns over not sounding like its firing. I noticed when I took of the distributor cap off that the little button was gone so I replaced the cap. My first question...What would cause that and what could be my issue as far as starting is concerned. Please help it is a beautiful day in Georgia and I was really looking forward to going for a ride.

Thanks Casper 50

I'm trying to address an interior problem. I need to replace the fabric on the post which for lack of better terms I call the door jam. What is it actually called. Thanks in advance

Still scratching my head. I cleaned the tank, checked the flow from pump to carb and all is good and clean. I replaced the plugs it seems the choke was out of adjustment and caused me to foul out the plugs. It was severely flooded so I turned it over without the plugs and let it set for 24 hours. It acted like it was going to start and nothing.

These are the pictures I said I would post. Thank you!

I did that before and that is when it ran the best. I guess I need to drop the tank and clean it out. Should I go through the carburetor now too?

Sorry it's been so long since I've had an update. I installed the starter and drove it probably 30 miles. I filled it up with gas and drove it some more before parking it in the garage. We traveled to Michigan for Christmas and upon returning on the 3rd went out into the garage and it started right up. I noticed some sediment in the glass bowl so I took it off, cleaned it and when I was putting it back on I dropped it and of course it busted. I ordered a new one, installed it yesterday and now the car will not run for more than about five minutes.

I believe I am having the same problem. What size wire should I use to replace it?

Finally got it running with some help from a neighbor. The battery was hooked up backwards for a positive ground. The distributor was 180° out. After all that it started but idled a little rough. We checked the dwell and it was way off. I shut it off to set the dwell ad the starter wouldn't do anything but spin. I took it back to the place that rebuilt it and a keeper ended up breaking. Now tomorrow when I get home I can finally drive it for the first time.

Thanks for the welcome. I have some more pictures and will post them when I get to my laptop.

I sure hope this cures the problem. I can't wait to take the car for a ride.

I think I have the issue figured out. The holder for the brushes inside the starter was broken.

Could my issue be the brushes are worn inside the starter and that is causing it to turn over very slow? This is the oldest and coolest car I have ever owned and can't wait to take it out for a drive. I have read everything I could find on this forum and I'm still puzzled. I will clean all the connections on the solenoid, starter and generator next.

The battery cables are twice as thick as the other cars I own if that helps.

I removed a taillight bulb and its a 1158 which appears to be a 6 volt.

Thanks for the quick reply. The coil is 6 volt and so is the battery. A bunch of the paperwork that came with the car leads me to believe the car is still its original 6 volt.

I have a Special Deluxe that is supposed to be positive ground. The battery cables are hooked up positive to the solenoid and the negative to the generator mount. I recently traded another car for this one and the previous owner said it was running great until a month ago. All the interior and exterior lights work. The motor turns over really slow. I have checked and cleaned the points, have good spark, replaced the coil, rotor button and had the battery tested. It was good and then I noticed how the cables were attached. I found in the manual that came with the car that the cables are supposed to be exact opposite of the way I found them unless I'm reading the diagram wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day.

Thanks for all the replies. I will take a look at the original manuals that luckily are coming with the car. I am looking forward to the car arriving possibly tomorrow.

I have a few questions after reading all day yesterday about one wire positive ground alternators and overdrive. 1. The car has a charging issue and from what I've gathered so far. I need to make sure every connection is clean and the battery cables are 6v. Anything else? 2. I don't intend to make any long trips on the expressway but what is the top speed without overdrive? This is the very first car I have owned that was built in the 40's. Thanks in advance