Starter Problems!

[jcf-1968]

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?

[Daliant.]

1st make sure the battery is charged, turn the headlights on they should be nice and bright.

2nd check your battery connections, if you can wiggle them or one has turned black take them off and clean the battery lugs and the cable ends.

3rd make sure the ground (-) neg cable is good where it attaches to the frame or engine.

4th make sure all the connections going to the starter motor are good and tight.

If all the above checks out OK then the problem is in the starter itself (worn brushes, worn solenoid contacts, etc..) but most of the times its just a loose connection somewhere.

Edited August 24, 2012 by Daliant.

[Tom Skinner]

jcf-1968,

Does it turn with the starter, or no sound?

Does it turn with the starter and not catch/start?

Sometimes if not loose connections, then it could be a broken wire going to the ignition switch, ammeter, or coil. Those smaller wires around the distributor that go up to the coil can fray or break without being noticable.

Then last I would rule on the starter selenoid or starter, because I usually fix all the cheap stuff first before tackling the harder higher dollar stuff.

Tom

[Don Coatney]

Enough Juice? I am not sure what that means?

I assume there is a battery installed. Have you checked the condition of the battery to insure it is not flat? Have you checked the circuit with a meter to see if if it is getting any power to the starter? A few simple tests should point you towards the problem.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I hope you have a repair manual and are following its outlined test procedures..while the repair manual is great for the starter check out and troubleshooting it does not go into voltage drops..do ensure size of cable used is correct for 6 volt systems, that crimped lugs and batter clamps are clean and secure and that all interconnects are also clean and tight...you may hve to do a voltage drop test to see if a cable has an internal problem due to corrosion not visiable to the eye..

[jcf-1968]

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.

[1941Rick]

You have no idea as to the condition of the starter on the inside. When using a 6 volt starter in a 12 volt system you should have the starter completely rebuilt. There is a contact under the button that is exposed to a lot of arching and this may be the problem you are having. It should spin fast enough that you could drive away with it.

[jcf-1968]

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

[T120]

Not sure if this will help..but someone has been there before...

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?p=259347#poststop

[seabee1950]

 

 

1950 Plymouth Business Coupe starter drive installed. I found that there is a up date for these starter drives so I posted you a picture and the number of the replacement drive.                                    

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Edited May 24, 2013 by seabee1950