The Ford Barn

rosenkranswa · 06-24-2018, 03:53 PM

So, today went out to start and take our '42 Sedan, Eleanor, for a ride. On hitting the starter all I got was a click and nothing. My first thought was dead battery, so went to find my jump starter which wasn't charged. Plugged it in to charge overnight and sat down to read the new EV8 magazine.

Then I remembered having a similar problem about a year ago, so went out and checked the battery voltage which was 6.3v. A ha, put it in 3rd, went around back and push/pulled a bit and tried it again. Voila - started right up. Stuck Bendix.

A year ago this forum helped me work through the same problem which I could short-circuit this time and go directly to the solution. Thank-you again.

JSeery · 06-24-2018, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the interesting post Wayne.

'36 5W · 06-26-2018, 01:58 PM

A great bunch here; no question!

VeryTangled · 06-26-2018, 02:48 PM

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Hey Wayne & Barb, Great story. I recall being along on a tour through PA a few years ago, when your Eleanor was a real trooper! You were a lot of fun to be with, and accidentally came across that Military show, hmmm. You have really enjoyed having that special car.

06-24-2018, 03:53 PM	#1
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	A repeat thank-you to the forum So, today went out to start and take our '42 Sedan, Eleanor, for a ride. On hitting the starter all I got was a click and nothing. My first thought was dead battery, so went to find my jump starter which wasn't charged. Plugged it in to charge overnight and sat down to read the new EV8 magazine. Then I remembered having a similar problem about a year ago, so went out and checked the battery voltage which was 6.3v. A ha, put it in 3rd, went around back and push/pulled a bit and tried it again. Voila - started right up. Stuck Bendix. A year ago this forum helped me work through the same problem which I could short-circuit this time and go directly to the solution. Thank-you again. __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

06-24-2018, 08:17 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: A repeat thank-you to the forum Thanks for the interesting post Wayne.

06-26-2018, 01:58 PM	#3
'36 5W Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, Wa. Posts: 193	Re: A repeat thank-you to the forum A great bunch here; no question!

06-26-2018, 02:48 PM	#4
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: A repeat thank-you to the forum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Wayne & Barb, Great story. I recall being along on a tour through PA a few years ago, when your Eleanor was a real trooper! You were a lot of fun to be with, and accidentally came across that Military show, hmmm. You have really enjoyed having that special car. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?