Advice Wanted

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Richard Hughes
I had the starter checked and serviced by a vintage auto electrics specialist but I am still not convinced it is 100%. Yes I would definately like a sollenoid for the vehicle .

The earthing has all been gone through and cleaned and replaced where nescesary.

I have replaced all battery cabling but one thing that has recently come to light is that I may need thicker cable it is 100 amp start and I am using 11mm 300amp cable the thought being I need thicker cable. Has anybody got any thoughts on this.

Cheers
Richard

Richard
Two things...Replace the bushings..The clearance between the stator and the rotar is very critical..When the bushings wear the gap between the two becomes too close,causing the starter to "Drag"..
Ensure that they(The stator and rotor) are very clean,a great place for surface rust to 'short" out the starter..
Make your new cables out of flexible braided welders cables...Much less resistance to current draw...
6 Volt will be fine with proper grounding and minimum resistance to current flow..A booster coil on thee main coil lead always helped the spark on my old flathead Ford 6 volt systems...
I guess that is more than two..eh.
Good luck.