Re: starter, oil, manifold queries

Posted by Mike Flanagan on August 25, 1997 at 14:48:33

In Reply to: starter, oil, manifold queries
posted by Malcolm Fischer on August 24, 1997 at 22:59:45

If your car still has the ground from the battery to the body crossmember this could be your problem. Ground with a good cable #2 or larger directly from the battery to a transmission bolt or some other bolt directly on the engine. Also your problem sent me back to the books, again, there is a good article in Vol 3 page 44 by a gentleman named Bill Reeder that will make you an expert on the A starter.

God speed under 50.

Mike Flanagan, The Model a Fool.

: Having just gotten my '29 Tudor to the "driveable chassis" stage, I have encountered three areas where I need some help from the many experts out there.First, my starter fields and armature have been checked for continuity and all bushings, etc. have been replaced.However, the starter does not deliver much torque before wimping out, even though it spins freely and quietly when not under load.What to check?

: Secondly, there are fine droplets of oil coming out of the oil filler cap area under higher revs.Normal?

: Finally, even after torquing to 55 lbs when hot, the exhaust manifold leaks at the extreme front when the engine is first started.The rebuilder said he checked for straightness etc. Cures?

: Your expertise is greatly appreciated and has contributed in large part to any successes so far.

: Thank you!


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