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1931 flamingo · 09-29-2021, 02:20 PM

1940 Ford, 6 volt. I had the gen and regulator checked out about 2 weeks ago, ck'd good. Recently after starting there's been a noise while running. Found it was coming from the gen (sounded like the starter running but not engaging). Also I thought I heard an occasional "click"om the starter sol. Simple, right?
Changed the starter so with a new Echlin, now starter will not engage.
All the connections are clean and tight. Horn works, but nothing when pushing starter button (replaced about 6 mo ago. I've even run a new wire from the starter push button to the solenoid.
While driving with the gen making the humming noise I could watch the volt gauge discharge.
ANY help would be greatly appreciated as there's a show I want to go to Saturday.
Thank you in advance.
Paul in CT

09-29-2021, 02:20 PM	#1
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Starting problem, help please. 1940 Ford, 6 volt. I had the gen and regulator checked out about 2 weeks ago, ck'd good. Recently after starting there's been a noise while running. Found it was coming from the gen (sounded like the starter running but not engaging). Also I thought I heard an occasional "click"om the starter sol. Simple, right? Changed the starter so with a new Echlin, now starter will not engage. All the connections are clean and tight. Horn works, but nothing when pushing starter button (replaced about 6 mo ago. I've even run a new wire from the starter push button to the solenoid. While driving with the gen making the humming noise I could watch the volt gauge discharge. ANY help would be greatly appreciated as there's a show I want to go to Saturday. Thank you in advance. Paul in CT