Yesterday I tried to start my 53 super a. It is still 6 volts, the usual positive ground, been starting and running fine for the 4 years I've had it.
I switched on the ignition, gave it a little choke...all seemed well.... then pulled on the starter rod to engage the starter.
As soon as I engaged the starter, there was a visible spark near the battery positive (ground) terminal and an accompanying electrical spark snapping noise. And that electrical burning smell.
I turned off the ignition, disconnected the battery...said a bad word.
Later I reconnected the battery....noting bad happened, tried the lights...no lights...bravely pulled on the rod to engage the starter...nothing.
As I switched the ignition on and off I did see the ammeter needle move a bit to the left when the ignition was on.
I did see voltage on the negative battery cable at the starter.
Also I am able to turn over the engine by hand crank, but didn't try to start it.
Forgive the long post, but I just wanted to be complete
I'm thinking there is a short in the starter, that blew the fuse for the lights ( looking at the wiring diagram, it seems the fuse is before the light switch). But then why would i not get sparking and burning when trying to engage the starter, unless there is a fuse/fusible link in the starter itself
Any advise is much appreciated.
Scott
I switched on the ignition, gave it a little choke...all seemed well.... then pulled on the starter rod to engage the starter.
As soon as I engaged the starter, there was a visible spark near the battery positive (ground) terminal and an accompanying electrical spark snapping noise. And that electrical burning smell.
I turned off the ignition, disconnected the battery...said a bad word.
Later I reconnected the battery....noting bad happened, tried the lights...no lights...bravely pulled on the rod to engage the starter...nothing.
As I switched the ignition on and off I did see the ammeter needle move a bit to the left when the ignition was on.
I did see voltage on the negative battery cable at the starter.
Also I am able to turn over the engine by hand crank, but didn't try to start it.
Forgive the long post, but I just wanted to be complete
I'm thinking there is a short in the starter, that blew the fuse for the lights ( looking at the wiring diagram, it seems the fuse is before the light switch). But then why would i not get sparking and burning when trying to engage the starter, unless there is a fuse/fusible link in the starter itself
Any advise is much appreciated.
Scott