| billboos | -- 12-04-2015 @ 2:34 PM |
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I am a new member with a 1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible. Car is mechanically perfect currently except for starter turning over slowly which I am trying to solve with a new battery with higher CCAs like the 6v Optima redtop. I live in Menlo Park, Ca halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. I am trying to find a good mechanic or shop with experience on early Ford cars. Specialists on early Ford v8s should be qualified to work on most Lincoln issues like shocks, clutches, carbs, etc. I can handle sparkplugs, wires, batteries and other minor maintenance.. Any referrals will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Bill
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| 49-51MercBook | -- 04-29-2016 @ 11:28 AM |
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Make sure all the electrical contacts are clean! shalom, Gene Napoliello
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| CharlieStephens | -- 04-29-2016 @ 2:53 PM |
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Also before replacing the battery make sure the cables and ground straps are the right size for 6 volts. The 6 volt cables are larger and most countermen at modern auto parts stores don't know this. Using cables designed for 12 volts will result in slow cranking. If the cables get hot when you crank it you know you have a problem. Also as Gene said make sure all the contacts are clean and free of any rust or paint. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 4-29-16 @ 2:54 PM
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| ford38v8 | -- 04-29-2016 @ 6:43 PM |
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Bill, As a new owner and knowing it was originally a 6 volt system, are you sure it hasn't been converted to 12 volt by a previous owner? Alan
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| trjford8 | -- 05-19-2016 @ 6:01 PM |
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If you are a V-8 Club member check your roster for Mark Strohecker. He lives in the Hayward area and may be able to help you. He's a club member and has mechanic experience with flatheads. Generally your problem is usually the incorrect cables (should be at least 2/0 cable) and poor grounding.
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