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Old 21-01-23, 02:52
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Originally Posted by James D Teel II View Post
Hi Mike. I did try to start it with a good 12v battery. It will barely turn. You’re the second to suggest that it might be a dirty rheostat. It has to be something simple.
Could also be worn brushes or the commutator needs cleaning - or the brushes not seating correctly.

The OM&M made examples are more common here.

The post-war British made BSA manual is on-line http://www.howardengineerium.co.uk/I...t%20Manual.pdf
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