52 Chev starting

Phlash in OK · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:50 am Post subject: 52 Chev starting

Have a 52 1&1/2 Ton with later 235 engine on 12 Volt. When I start the engine it dosen't seem to fire until I let off the starter. Is it possible the starter is taking the fire from the ignition? When I take my foot off the starter and the enging is still spinning it will start.

James Williams · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:16 am Post subject: Re: 52 Chev starting

Phlash,the exact same thing happened to me with a IH 340 tractor,the starter was pulling the voltage from the ignition.Ive read disscusion on this before and I think you can use a voltage meter at the starter to determine the problem.If you dont get a answer here post this on the IH disscusion board

jimmy

JerryCPP(WA) (PIC) · Regular Joined: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Report to Moderator

I agree with JW. I had the same problem with my '48 GMC with a 235 6-volt. The starter was drawing too much current. Rebuilding the starter fixed it.

Kentb of SWMO · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: 52 Chev starting

Test the plus side of the coil for voltage during cranking. I would bet there is nothing there. If not, something is wired incorrectly.

Kent