Hard Starting 860

Retcol · Feb 21, 2015

My Ford 860 starts so slow. I have had the starter reworked because I thought it was the problem. No change. I have an almost new battery. I don't want to convert to 12 volts. Should I go to an 8 volt battery? How would I charge it? What else could I do?

old · Feb 21, 2015

8 volt battery is a band-aid fix for other problems. So do you have the correct heavy battery cables as in 0 or 00?? Having a good blue/white spark that jumps a 1/4 inch gap or more is also needed.

dbNga · Feb 22, 2015

Clean bright and tight all connections, well charged battery and shiny starter to block contact area. Report back with results.

Retcol · Feb 22, 2015

I am just looking for suggestions right now in preparation for spring. With a windchill this morning of negative 27 degrees it is too cold to be working in an unheated shed.

Dean · Feb 22, 2015

Verify that ignition is spot on.

No 8V battery.

Proper 6V battery cables (no auto parts store 12V 4 gage cables).

All battery cable connections thoroughly clean and tight.

Dean

MarkB_MI · Feb 22, 2015

Thinner oil will help in cold weather.

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