Gentlemen:
Another little stumbling block in the restoration process:
My newly restored engine with 0 miles starts easily when cold. After running in the garage for 30-45 minutes (car is not drivable or registered) when I turn off the engine and then try to restart I get one or two cranks and then the battery dies.
I am not convinced it is heat soak of the starter as I never had a heat soak problem with this car before.
Engine new, starter and alternator new, all ignition components new, battery new, all wires routed exactly according to Assembly Manual.
I tried to find the heat soak thread in the archives but was unsuccessful.
I have absolutley no knowledge of electrical things.
I would be very interested in any input or suggestions regarding what my problem could be. I have checked all connections for tightness and there is no corrosion as everything is new and clean.
Once car cools down, starter cranks normal and engine starts and purrs like a kitten. Engine is 327 cid 350 horsepower. Carburetor rebuilt and tested 3 weeks ago. Battery is Delco Tar Top from Restoration Battery. All gauges in car check out normal for temp and oil pressure and battery gauge indicates slight charging after startup.
Any input appreciated.
Thank you,
Kurt Bunting # 26406
Another little stumbling block in the restoration process:
My newly restored engine with 0 miles starts easily when cold. After running in the garage for 30-45 minutes (car is not drivable or registered) when I turn off the engine and then try to restart I get one or two cranks and then the battery dies.
I am not convinced it is heat soak of the starter as I never had a heat soak problem with this car before.
Engine new, starter and alternator new, all ignition components new, battery new, all wires routed exactly according to Assembly Manual.
I tried to find the heat soak thread in the archives but was unsuccessful.
I have absolutley no knowledge of electrical things.
I would be very interested in any input or suggestions regarding what my problem could be. I have checked all connections for tightness and there is no corrosion as everything is new and clean.
Once car cools down, starter cranks normal and engine starts and purrs like a kitten. Engine is 327 cid 350 horsepower. Carburetor rebuilt and tested 3 weeks ago. Battery is Delco Tar Top from Restoration Battery. All gauges in car check out normal for temp and oil pressure and battery gauge indicates slight charging after startup.
Any input appreciated.
Thank you,
Kurt Bunting # 26406
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