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koates · 08-28-2019, 08:24 PM

Flathead V8 starter motors in a stock situation do not require any heat shielding. Maybe your starter internals are not up to scratch regarding the field coils insulation tape or the armature windings could be crisp from old age. I suggest you have the starter overhauled by some one who knows what they are doing such as an auto electrician. Of course all battery and starter and ground cables have to be heavy gauge OO b&s for a 6 volt system. 12 volt size cable is just not good enough. Regards, Kevin.

08-28-2019, 08:24 PM	#7
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: Starter heat soak Flathead V8 starter motors in a stock situation do not require any heat shielding. Maybe your starter internals are not up to scratch regarding the field coils insulation tape or the armature windings could be crisp from old age. I suggest you have the starter overhauled by some one who knows what they are doing such as an auto electrician. Of course all battery and starter and ground cables have to be heavy gauge OO b&s for a 6 volt system. 12 volt size cable is just not good enough. Regards, Kevin.