Lmackattack Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I cant seam to get the B to spin over. After hooking up the new 12V starter installing 2 new bulldog 950 CCA battires, new batt cables. and all It will do is crank over the engine 1 or 2 turns. I thought the cables may be to small so I took one batt off and connected it to a sepret old set of cables and saw no change. I tested the new batts on my R model and could easly start the R model with only the 2 batts. Im kinda lost to the problem?. Only things I have noticed is that the cables will move when I jump a wire from the batt to the silonoid. (no ignition switch yet)I did have a bees nest inthe exhaust manafold, could they have gotton into the cyl and made a mess???any thoughts??Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 How long since the 'B' has been started?Will the batteries turn the engine over time after time but only 1-2 revs each time?It's normal for the cables to jump. It's caused by the high amp draw through the cables, making a magnetic field.Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 engine last ran 2 years ago. it had a 24 volt starter and would start up fine with (2) 12 volt battiries.yes, it turns 2 revs then stops. I hit it again 2 revs then stops Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Could you have rust in the cylinder/pistons?Takes a lot of juice to turn a rusted motor! The fact that it turns every time says that the batteries are trying, but "if" there is rust,gunk, bee hives, old stiff oil. a rag,- - - whatever. That could be taking the magic smoke and using it to turn over the engine, but jams every thing tight. (rust, gunk,etc.)Might be rusted liners,rings,pistons,crankshaft, from sitting so long without oil in the bores and on the bearings.Here's a thought - - - Is the truck in netural? I'm not trying to insult you! But stranger things have happened! (I ain't laffin) Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Here's a thought - - - Is the truck in netural? I'm not trying to insult you! But stranger things have happened! (I ain't laffin) PackerNo insult taken LOL. Seen plenty of people (myself included ) try to start a truck in gear Gear levers are in netural, and tires do spin when I drag it to the shop to work on it.I am thinking along the same lines you speak of. Rust or gunk in the cyl. I have the fuel filter primed with new fuel mixed with ATF. I have a hand primer and can get the fuel to spill out the return line so I figure the fuel system is ready to go after I crack the injectors. I will try to pull start her when I get someone to drive the pull truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD 5020 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Does the starter just stay engaged after it stops turning over, or does it engage and disengage quickly? Is there an easy way to turn the engine over by hand and make sure its all free and something isn’t tight? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken1946@rcn.com Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 LMACK...If you have a clamp type ammeter..see what the current draw is. If it is high the starter is working hard at turning the engine over...If low engine is OK but look for bad connections in the starter wiring Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 first of all just try to turn it manually by the flywheel or the crank (bolt on the damper) this way you're not gonna hurt your starter by trying things. after that you'll know if it's the engine, or starter/cable... does it makes senses Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 will do I will have to wait untill sat when its light out and I can see whats going on. I think my friend has an amp meter I can use to see what its doing..I think I can get a wrench on the flywheel. will try that also. thanks for the tips.. will report back on sunday with the result Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/763-b-model-starting-troubles/#findComment-3787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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