[maple_leaf_eh]

The M38A1 CDN3 has: new plugs, new coil, new condensor, new rotor, new little rubber washers between the distributor cap and the cover (packed in Oct 1951), new fuel pump, freshly charged batteries. The wires spark. The plugs spark. The carb flows. The fuel lines flow. The gas is fresh. The only weak part is the starter isn't turning fast enough to kick over. I've tried ether spray, choke, stomping the accelerator, and turning it with the feeds back at neutral. But it just won't kick!

Short of starting under compression, what else can I do? Is there some electrical test I can do to see if it is getting 24v vs 12v?