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Wrangler

07-03-2000 08:54:35




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My 8N is very hard to start.(6 volt) I have new plugs, points, carb. looks clean inside and the generator tests good. It runs fine once I get it started.
Any suggestions appreciated!




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Rich Z

07-07-2000 13:18:48




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 Re: 8N hard to start in reply to Wrangler, 07-03-2000 08:54:35  
My '48 was always hard to start. I had to turn the starter on and choke, then turn on the ignition to get it to go. Once I got it going it ran like a top. Recently I rebuilt the engine and now it starts immediately every time without doing any choking. My problem was I had very little compression on two (30 psi) and low compression on the remainder (60 psi). With the updraft carburator you need good compression in order to properly intake fuel into the cylinders.

Does your starter turn relatively quickly ? You may want to change your starter solenoid if you haven't already, it is a good source of resistance if it is bad and will cause your starter to turn over slowly. If this is not the culprit, you may want to check your compression to see if you are up to spec.

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D. R. White

07-03-2000 19:03:05




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 Re: 8N hard to start in reply to Wrangler, 07-03-2000 08:54:35  
Wrangler, If your battery cables and connections check out OK I would then have the starter checked, if it is bad it can still turn the motor over but it is takeing all the jucie and not leaveing any for spark. Dave.



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Ed Gooding (VA)

07-03-2000 12:26:27




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 Re: 8N hard to start in reply to Wrangler, 07-03-2000 08:54:35  
Check your battery cables and connections. Make sure the connections are clean and tight. Also, battery cables for 6v need to be 0-2 gauge, i.e. the fatter the better. If someone has replaced them with ones for a 12v system, they won't carry the juice like needed for a 6v system.

Hope this helps..... ..... Ed
'52 8N475798



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