Been my experience that the advice you got is pretty correct. 6 volts isnt
enough to start that engine when its so tight. I know that some of you have
6v systems that work famously, but I have had two trucks that just didnt
perform well at all with 6 volts. My 54 235 was just not gonna start without
a battery booster. The 50 I have now wouldnt start with 6 volts at all.
Starts right up when tow-starting it. For me anyhow, there is just no way
around going to 12 volts. I hear they make a 12 volt battery that looks
exactly like a 6 volt one for show, and also there is a Coil that has a
12-6v stepdown built right in.
good luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Stewart" <stewartk@MBnet.MB.CA>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 9:36 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Starters
> I am having some difficulty in getting a completely machine shop rebuilt
235
> engine started. I had it fired up for about 15 seconds but have not had
> much luck since. Occassionally, the engine will fire, but not really
start.
> I am still running 6volts and would prefer to stay that way. When the
> engine is cracking it turns slowly enough that you can see the blades of
the
> fan turning. At one point in each revolution, the fan blades actual seem
to
> slow down.
>
> I have had all sorts of advice ranging from: 1) all rebuilt engines are
> tight; 2) tow it to start it, 3) once you get it going and it loosens up
it
> will start easier, 4) put in a four field starter.
>
> I have three questions.
>
> 1. When cranking how fast should I expect the engine to turn over? For
> example is one revolution of the fan blade per second about right?
>
> 2. How much will starting improve if I install a four field starter?
>
> 3. When cranking, how frequently should I see a spark at the number one
> spark plug?
>
> Yes, I have new plugs, wires, points, condensor, rotor. The spark is
strong
> out of the condensor to distributor wire, but not as strong at the spark
> plugs. The carburator is leaking almost as much as a sieve and this could
> be part of the problem why it won't continue to run.
>
> Kevin
> '52 1/2 ton.
>
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