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DHZIEMAN · 08-06-2018, 03:53 PM

I suspect the battery. On Model a Ford 6 volt systems, ya gotta have full wattage capability getting to the starter. On starting the draw can be 175 amps. I would suggest getting a voltmeter, ground the + and clip the - to the starter cable, and have someone press the starter . What is the reading? If it is down to less than 5 volts something between the starter and battery or the battery is not good. Start checking your power working from the battery on out. If you have a hydrometer, look for a weak cell. Let us know.

08-06-2018, 03:53 PM	#9
DHZIEMAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sunrise Beach, Mo Posts: 439	Re: Occasional Hard Starting I suspect the battery. On Model a Ford 6 volt systems, ya gotta have full wattage capability getting to the starter. On starting the draw can be 175 amps. I would suggest getting a voltmeter, ground the + and clip the - to the starter cable, and have someone press the starter . What is the reading? If it is down to less than 5 volts something between the starter and battery or the battery is not good. Start checking your power working from the battery on out. If you have a hydrometer, look for a weak cell. Let us know.