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Robert Russell · 07-16-2018, 10:03 AM

I have a 1940 Ford Model A. I went to start it up and it turned over once and then click. I put a new starter in it and it click. when I take out the starter and test it on the ground it works okay but when I put it back in it just click I took out the spark plugs and it turned over okay I put the spark plugs back in and the starter just click. I also had a transmission rebuild. I do not know what the problem is. Up until now the car was starting up okay.

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MAG · 07-16-2018, 10:33 AM

Check the length of the starter mounting bolts. They should be no longer than 1". Too long and they will contact the flywheel preventing it from turning.

1930artdeco · 07-16-2018, 10:42 AM

Check your ground strap. Make sure you have 100% connectivity for a ground. Also make sure you have the correct cable. And welcome.

Mike

Charlie Stephens · 07-16-2018, 11:05 AM

Can you turn the engine over with the crank? Also go with the previous suggestions. I have seen batteries that measured 6 volts but went to zero under load. You might want to have your battery load tested.

Charlie Stephens

Gary WA · 07-16-2018, 09:59 PM

Ground as mentioned above along with good new battery!

eagle · 07-16-2018, 10:28 PM

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Put a volt meter right on the starter and check voltage when trying starter. Also use a hand crank to make sure it turns over ok.

DHZIEMAN · 07-17-2018, 06:34 PM

Gotta know if you can crank the engine with a hand crank with the starter installed and then the same thing with it removed. Gotta zero in on the cause!

07-16-2018, 10:03 AM	#1
Robert Russell Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 1	1930 Ford Model A I have a 1940 Ford Model A. I went to start it up and it turned over once and then click. I put a new starter in it and it click. when I take out the starter and test it on the ground it works okay but when I put it back in it just click I took out the spark plugs and it turned over okay I put the spark plugs back in and the starter just click. I also had a transmission rebuild. I do not know what the problem is. Up until now the car was starting up okay. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

07-16-2018, 10:33 AM	#2
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: 1930 Ford Model A Check the length of the starter mounting bolts. They should be no longer than 1". Too long and they will contact the flywheel preventing it from turning. __________________ I noticed the harder I work the luckier I get!

07-16-2018, 10:42 AM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,560	Re: 1930 Ford Model A Check your ground strap. Make sure you have 100% connectivity for a ground. Also make sure you have the correct cable. And welcome. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

07-16-2018, 11:05 AM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,059	Re: 1930 Ford Model A Can you turn the engine over with the crank? Also go with the previous suggestions. I have seen batteries that measured 6 volts but went to zero under load. You might want to have your battery load tested. Charlie Stephens

07-16-2018, 09:59 PM	#5
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,153	Re: 1930 Ford Model A Ground as mentioned above along with good new battery! __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-16-2018, 10:28 PM	#6
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,029	Re: 1930 Ford Model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Put a volt meter right on the starter and check voltage when trying starter. Also use a hand crank to make sure it turns over ok. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

07-17-2018, 06:34 PM	#7
DHZIEMAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sunrise Beach, Mo Posts: 439	Re: 1930 Ford Model A Gotta know if you can crank the engine with a hand crank with the starter installed and then the same thing with it removed. Gotta zero in on the cause!