Grinding at the Start
08-29-2017 | 10:05 PM
#1
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1st Gear
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Grinding at the Start
I have a 65C Cab- It has a fresh rebuild, and runs great! Its having issues starting
1. It began by just clicking when I started it...
2. I had the battery checked, its fine
3. I loosened and tightened the contacts on the starter and it started turning over the engine, but it was really rough, felt kinda like it was grinding
4. If I get the starter spinning it smooths itself out and will immediately start.
Any suggestions?? I have had the car since 1982 and I have just starting working on it, so I know the car, but I am a mechanical rookie
1. It began by just clicking when I started it...
2. I had the battery checked, its fine
3. I loosened and tightened the contacts on the starter and it started turning over the engine, but it was really rough, felt kinda like it was grinding
4. If I get the starter spinning it smooths itself out and will immediately start.
Any suggestions?? I have had the car since 1982 and I have just starting working on it, so I know the car, but I am a mechanical rookie
08-30-2017 | 02:16 PM
#2
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Los Angeles
starting
IS the car 6 volt or 12 volt? Also what kind of battery are you running? I have a 6 volt Interstate in my 56 and I can't get the darn thing to start smoothly. I think it's the battery
08-31-2017 | 08:30 AM
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 130
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From: Augusta,Mi
http://www.cyberwerkstatt.com/Member...leshooting.htm Nice troubleshooting guide to use. Grounds,wiring, worn ignition switch, starter bushing and the starter itself can be the culprit. The last one I had a problem with was missing the upper hard to install bolt. Best to go through the troubleshooting guide to find and fix the problem.