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Minggu, 20 Juni 2010

My prewar cranks like hell


You might have a bad spot on your flywheel ring gear............ I have the same problem...My prewar cranks like hell. Then, when it starts to sputter like it will start, the bendix on the starter kicks out. This happens when it is cold.

The starter has now locked up on me three times in the engaged position from this. I just yanked it earlier this week and sent it out for the 3rd time to get it repaired, since it is locked in the engaged position. I've used 2 different shops for repair. Both claim they test it and it's fine before they ship it back.

The good news is that I can get the starter out in less than 15 minutes now. The bad news is I don't want to have to do it anymore. If anyone finds out the fix, please pass it on.
Old trick that works sometimes is to;

Crank the engine and then turn on the key. I think this works on PREWAR (mecanical) but not on POSTWAR unless rewired.

I have Dad setting here and he thinks that you might need to try full the tank to add more presure if it is vapor locking. check the coil and see if you have fire when it won't start. Next you might need to check the valve clearance to see if it is to tight.

On the problem with the starter sticking in, make sure that there is enough clearance between the starter gear and flywheel. If not you may need to shim the starter up away from the flywheel, some were factory shimmed.

Sounds like its out of time. I would check the timing.

The sedan I hauled from Iowa has a couple different things from my other sedan. It has a frame around the grill cloth on the inside of the front panel. Also has the rip~cord type emergency handle sticking through the floor. Doors have only rear handles on inside. Button accelerator with a wood "stob" beside it. The engine is a cast iron block with small gen and starter. It does have two bladed fan and a Carter carb. The original color best as I can tell is an unattractive brown. Ser # CC47 22203 Engine # 1732 8 Radiator # 3~47 As always it had goofy seats welded to the floor so if someone can help me pleas do. I am keeping Tim busy sewing stuff for my little sweethearts. Cutworm


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