Seems like I have to push start vehicles when engines act up like that. John Compton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Morton" <morton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 10:21 AM Subject: [FWDLK] Trying to start rebuilt engine, part II > Folks, > > I bought a new battery -- tomorrow I'll trek back to where the car is stored > and try again. I haven't gotten any replies to my earlier inquiry -- anyone > have some advice for me? > > Thanks > Dan > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List > > [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dan Morton > > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 9:31 PM > > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Subject: [FWDLK] Trying to start rebuilt engine > > > > > > Folks, > > > > The world's slowest automobile mechanic has finally gotten around to > > cranking the flathead 6 he had rebuilt last summer. Over the winter, I > > occasionally threw a charge into the battery sitting on my > > workbench inside > > the house. When I went to put it in today, the hydrometer indicated a > > decent charge -- but the water levels were down. I topped off > > the battery, > > and threw the charger on for an hour or two. > > > > Now, the motor is really stiff when I go to turn it manually. I can > > actually do it with a regular 1 ft. ratchet, but I have to lean > > on it. When > > I crank by energizing the relay, the motor DOES turn, but very > > slowly -- and > > always hangs up at one point. I have to move it past this point manually. > > > > Do I have a dying battery, as my friend seems to think? I > > measure 6v at the > > battery unloaded, and the following voltages under load: > > > > battery 5v > > relay out 4v > > starter 3.5v > > > > Granted, the cables and relay aren't ideal -- but they WERE > > working before I > > pulled the block. > > > > Any advice? > > > > adTHANKSvance, > > Dan > > >
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