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Road Journey · 09-27-2019, 08:03 AM

Have nice restored 1935 Ford coupe, generally easy start & runs well. Gone for two weeks & unable to start on my return. Won't crank (not spinning) despite full charge & 6 to 7 volt output on relatively new Optima battery. Dead. Am looking for step by step possible causes.

Have purchased new starter button & cutout to try. Not opposed to buying starter & having spares on hand but want to be systematic. What is most probable cause? What other steps should I try? My ford Guru suggests giving starter a good knock for possible stuck cummutor brushes.

Running when I leave, not running when I return. Thank you.

09-27-2019, 08:03 AM	#1
Road Journey Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 40	35 Ford Wont Crank Have nice restored 1935 Ford coupe, generally easy start & runs well. Gone for two weeks & unable to start on my return. Won't crank (not spinning) despite full charge & 6 to 7 volt output on relatively new Optima battery. Dead. Am looking for step by step possible causes. Have purchased new starter button & cutout to try. Not opposed to buying starter & having spares on hand but want to be systematic. What is most probable cause? What other steps should I try? My ford Guru suggests giving starter a good knock for possible stuck cummutor brushes. Running when I leave, not running when I return. Thank you. Last edited by Road Journey; 09-27-2019 at 08:32 AM.