The Ford Barn

cas3 · 09-25-2023, 09:46 PM

So...you are not stock anymore, but, high performance. We expect to see the results.

flatford8 · 09-26-2023, 07:18 AM

I guess you gotta do with the lead mechanic says ........ Break that new valve job in slow....
As long as you’re firing on all eight ......Mark

51504bat · 09-26-2023, 08:10 AM

Just glad you didn't get a SBC transplant.

GB SISSON · 09-26-2023, 09:05 AM

What a fun bunch to wake up to! Now that it cranks in a civilized fashion, it's back to playing 'musical carbs'. I've got one coming today from ebay and a kit arrived yesterday. Oh lookie there, it's my wife's 24 hr shift night and I needed a late night project. Thanks for the fun and the advice from all of you. GB

Tim Ayers · 09-26-2023, 09:21 AM

I've have this happen when the battery was draining down. I guess it didn't have enough juice/charge to move the switch back and forth.

GB SISSON · 09-26-2023, 11:18 AM

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I think the felt wick on top of this one should help the plunger to slide freely for a long time. I think I will put a bit of mmo on it. It looks like a filter on a cigarette with a little keeper around it. First time I've seen an oiler on a solenoid.

09-25-2023, 09:46 PM	#21
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,578	Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids So...you are not stock anymore, but, high performance. We expect to see the results.

09-26-2023, 07:18 AM	#22
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids I guess you gotta do with the lead mechanic says ........ Break that new valve job in slow.... As long as you’re firing on all eight ......Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

09-26-2023, 08:10 AM	#23
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids Just glad you didn't get a SBC transplant. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

09-26-2023, 09:05 AM	#24
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,948	Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids What a fun bunch to wake up to! Now that it cranks in a civilized fashion, it's back to playing 'musical carbs'. I've got one coming today from ebay and a kit arrived yesterday. Oh lookie there, it's my wife's 24 hr shift night and I needed a late night project. Thanks for the fun and the advice from all of you. GB __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

09-26-2023, 09:21 AM	#25
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,182	Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids I've have this happen when the battery was draining down. I guess it didn't have enough juice/charge to move the switch back and forth.

09-26-2023, 11:18 AM	#26
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,948	Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think the felt wick on top of this one should help the plunger to slide freely for a long time. I think I will put a bit of mmo on it. It looks like a filter on a cigarette with a little keeper around it. First time I've seen an oiler on a solenoid. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)