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03-17-2018, 11:00 AM | #1 |
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Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
Hey Everyone,
I've had this Model A for only a short time. Usually I haven't had too much trouble getting it started, but recently I'm having problems. Ignition on, GAV open, gas level or steering wheel set to 4 o'clock. First time I press the starter switch the starter spins up but then dies off after a few seconds feebly. Subsequent attempts I can't get the starter to spin up with any vigor. Eventually I can barely get it to turn over after the third or fourth attempt. Amps look to be low so I thought I might have an old battery in need of replacement but after pulling it I see it was manufactured in late 2017. I tried replacing the coil. Maybe a bad starter? Any advice appreciated! |
03-17-2018, 11:21 AM | #2 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
Fully charge the battery and clean the connections. A model A should start in 4-5 revolutions.
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03-17-2018, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
Dead battery. Put a charger on it.
When you have run it in the past, your generator has probably not been putting out any or much charge, so you have depleted the battery with each start and not recharged it much (or at all). Eventually that leaves the battery dead. Once you get it to start, check the charge rate.
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03-17-2018, 11:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
In addition to what has been suggested I would recommend to check the ground connection. Take out the bolt that holds the strap to the frame and sand or use a Dremel tool to clear out any rust and/or paint. It seems like a majority of electrical challenges with the A is faulty ground connection.
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03-17-2018, 02:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
Also clean up the battery posts, and both cable ends for both cables. I see some corrosion that needs to be removed.
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03-17-2018, 02:35 PM | #6 |
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03-17-2018, 02:48 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
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Something in your charging system is probably the problem. Most likely the generator or the cut-out.
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03-17-2018, 07:06 PM | #8 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
Charge the battery ASAP.
Once started, read the battery voltage at fast idle. It should show 6.7 or a bit more. |
03-17-2018, 11:28 PM | #9 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
Thanks for all the helpful replies. I'm charging the battery now
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03-18-2018, 12:49 AM | #10 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
If this is your first Model A, problems make the best learning experiences. Check the simplest things first (spark and gas). Remove distributor body, turn on ignition and use screwdriver to open points (should see spark). No spark, check/charge battery and/or use some light sandpaper to clean points. Should now have a spark.
Time to hand-crank. If you have never done this ask for instructions (can be hurtful if done incorrectly). |
03-18-2018, 10:17 AM | #11 | |
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03-18-2018, 11:08 AM | #12 |
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Re: Advice Needed: Starting Troubles
And I use my left arm, not right arm like some videos, pulling up! Push starting is another option :-)
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