The Ford Barn

grovesmr · 01-31-2018, 06:25 PM

The car in question is a 35 roadster. Engine is a 59ab. It's been sitting out of service for at least 15 years.

Battery is a year old. Never used yet. But stored in climate controlled garage since I bought it. I got 6v with my meter and I've been charging for about an hour.

Car is equipped with an inline electric fuel pump and it sounds like it's working or trying. No fuel in the system, I've drained the tank and sediment bowl and carb. I've checked to make sure the engine isn't seized, removed plugs to get rid of compression working against me.

Foot on starter and I can hear the starter turning but it is not turning the motor.

Since history on the car cannot be confirmed, I'm suspecting the starter. Since it has an electric pump maybe it has been converted to 12v? If I throw in a 12v to try to get the starter kicking will anything be damaged?

Maybe it's just gunk on the threads for the gear on the starter that's holding the gear in place?

Any ideas?

01-31-2018, 06:25 PM	#1
grovesmr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: ohio Posts: 147	Working on grandpa's car. The car in question is a 35 roadster. Engine is a 59ab. It's been sitting out of service for at least 15 years. Battery is a year old. Never used yet. But stored in climate controlled garage since I bought it. I got 6v with my meter and I've been charging for about an hour. Car is equipped with an inline electric fuel pump and it sounds like it's working or trying. No fuel in the system, I've drained the tank and sediment bowl and carb. I've checked to make sure the engine isn't seized, removed plugs to get rid of compression working against me. Foot on starter and I can hear the starter turning but it is not turning the motor. Since history on the car cannot be confirmed, I'm suspecting the starter. Since it has an electric pump maybe it has been converted to 12v? If I throw in a 12v to try to get the starter kicking will anything be damaged? Maybe it's just gunk on the threads for the gear on the starter that's holding the gear in place? Any ideas?