Jack Crain
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Loc: Wichita Falls, Texas
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08-01-22 05:47 AM - Post#2845272
Hi Everyone, it's been awhile.
I still have the 46 Fleetmaster but not driving it much lately, Life got in the way and and I had to put it aside for awhile.
Now, I'm back to driving it.
I do have a question for yall. I converted to 12 volts a few thousand miles ago. Everything worked fine. I kept the 6 volt starter and it was fine, until now. After sitting about a year, the battery died and I tried to recharge it. overnight. The next day, I tried to start it and absouly nothing when I pressed the starter.. Since I had juice to the instument panel and the radio, I assumed it was the starter, or the switch on top of the starter. I pulled the battery to get to the starter and found the battery box full of battery acid so, off to the battery store for a new battery. I installed the new battery and the 46 fired right up like it was supposed to, About two turns of the crankshaft then purred like a kitten.
The next day, I fired it up and headed off to twn to get an oilchane and State inspection. After the oil was changed, the guy working there fired her up to check for whatever they check and no problems. I paid for the oilchange and inpsection,got in, turn the key on pressed the staerter button then nothing. I tried three or four times but it was like the battery wasn't even hooked up.
My question is, can the starter get a "Dead Spot" on it, does it sound like the the starter switch on top of the starter? I got the car home and it still won't crank when I push the starter.
1946 Fleetmaster 4-dr Sedan with '57 235
Fenton Dual Exhaust and Intake
Dual Carter Webbers 2 barrel Carbs
HEI ignition
Front Disk Brake
T-5 Tranny |
Edited by Jack Crain on 08-01-22 01:24 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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dkcoupe
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Loc: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Reg: 08-16-11
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08-03-22 08:55 AM - Post#2845384
In response to Jack Crain
When it won't start, look for the terminal on your solenoid that comes from the start button. Then touch a piece of wire from there to a good ground with the key on. Perhaps your button isn't always making a connection. This will prove or eliminate that.
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Jack Crain
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08-03-22 03:48 PM - Post#2845401
In response to dkcoupe
My 46 has the foot starter. I wish i had one that would work from the dash but .....
Here's a link to what I have sitting on the starter, and it's activated by a foot pedal just to the right of accelerator.
https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/10641/Chevrol...
oh, when I turn the switch on, all my dash lights and gas gauge work. When I push the foot switch, all lights go dim and gas gauge drops.
1946 Fleetmaster 4-dr Sedan with '57 235
Fenton Dual Exhaust and Intake
Dual Carter Webbers 2 barrel Carbs
HEI ignition
Front Disk Brake
T-5 Tranny |
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 Keith_Knox
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08-03-22 03:52 PM - Post#2845402
In response to Jack Crain
It would be a floor starter, that you push with your foot. I would guess the starter switch on top of the starter. The copper to copper connectors do get carboned up. The switch is available from the normal suppliers.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
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Jack Crain
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08-04-22 02:16 PM - Post#2845447
In response to Keith_Knox
Thanks Keith, Have you ever changed one? It looks like two screws holds it on but I am sure some surprise will be waiting under the cover 
1946 Fleetmaster 4-dr Sedan with '57 235
Fenton Dual Exhaust and Intake
Dual Carter Webbers 2 barrel Carbs
HEI ignition
Front Disk Brake
T-5 Tranny |
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Keith_Knox
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08-04-22 05:26 PM - Post#2845462
In response to Jack Crain
I changed one, but didn't use the starter. It is a simple change out. I had the starter on the bench. Just went out and looked at my 48. Looks like you can change it with the starter still in the car. The battery box is kind of in the way.
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1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010. Stock with rebuilt 52 216 installed May 1966.
1965 Chevy II 2 door post 350 3 speed manual
2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Super Crewcab |
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Jack Crain
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Posts: 885
Loc: Wichita Falls, Texas
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08-05-22 04:45 AM - Post#2845485
In response to Keith_Knox
Thanks, that looks like a weekend job. I hope that's all that's wrong.
Arthritis is setting in so I'll pull the starter.
I'll let you know how it went.
1946 Fleetmaster 4-dr Sedan with '57 235
Fenton Dual Exhaust and Intake
Dual Carter Webbers 2 barrel Carbs
HEI ignition
Front Disk Brake
T-5 Tranny |
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