Hard Start on the Allis Chalmers CA. I fixed it

BlaineF · Apr 5, 2011

Thought I 'd mention it again here .You guys have already heard it I'm sure.After the normal checking and cleaning of the cables.And the many attempts to jump it off the battery charger.I was on my way to the tractor supply store for a new battery.Got it home installed it .Still no crank of that little engine.Pulled the starter out and removed rust and grease from the body of starter.Did the same to the bell housing and that help .She fired once and no more.More head scratching and went after the battery box and cable attached to it .Heard that mentioned on here .BINGO !!! After removing it and buffing and sanding the mounting surfaces.Now she spins over like nobodies business.So thanks guys for that great little piece of information.It helped alot.Thanks again BlaineF(WA)

36 Coupe · Apr 9, 2011

A voltmeter on the starter post would have spotted the problem.

Hard Start on the Allis Chalmers CA. I fixed it

BlaineF

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