17-12-2019, 02:34 AM
(This post was last modified: 17-12-2019, 02:35 AM by Jeff Taylor.)
Hi Mike,
It sounds as if the battery / starter cable may have been replaced at some time with a thinner 12v cable that can be bought from any motor factors / Halfords etc - hence the slow turn over / slow to start. 6v cars require a much thicker cable. I’ve posted the following before on the forum regarding 6v battery / starter cable specification and suppliers of the correct size cable and terminals. As this is a copy of an old post, the prices may have increased since it was last posted.
Re having the correct size of battery / starter cables for 6v – the links below take you to suppliers of the correct specification battery / starter cable to buy for a 6v system.
Battery / Starter Cable – 315/0.40, 40mm², 13mm OD, 300A
AES stock it in cotton braid black or red – their Ref. No. 020203 @ £8.97p per metre:
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p…#flash-msg
The Green Spark Plug Company stock it in PVC black or red – their Ref. No. 0-982-10 @ £11.81p per metre:
http://www.gsparkplug.com/1x-meter-durit…82-10.html
Battery Clamps, Terminals & Covers:
http://www.gsparkplug.com/battery/batter…covers?p=1
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/32
If it's not because of a low battery charge level or the thickness of battery / starter cable that's at fault then perhaps the starter motor commutator / carbon brushes require cleaning / attention.
As Simon has already said, just keep asking questions on the forum, there's a mine of information to be had here. The car looks to be in excellent condition, a very nice car - enjoy it.
Jeff.
It sounds as if the battery / starter cable may have been replaced at some time with a thinner 12v cable that can be bought from any motor factors / Halfords etc - hence the slow turn over / slow to start. 6v cars require a much thicker cable. I’ve posted the following before on the forum regarding 6v battery / starter cable specification and suppliers of the correct size cable and terminals. As this is a copy of an old post, the prices may have increased since it was last posted.
Re having the correct size of battery / starter cables for 6v – the links below take you to suppliers of the correct specification battery / starter cable to buy for a 6v system.
Battery / Starter Cable – 315/0.40, 40mm², 13mm OD, 300A
AES stock it in cotton braid black or red – their Ref. No. 020203 @ £8.97p per metre:
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p…#flash-msg
The Green Spark Plug Company stock it in PVC black or red – their Ref. No. 0-982-10 @ £11.81p per metre:
http://www.gsparkplug.com/1x-meter-durit…82-10.html
Battery Clamps, Terminals & Covers:
http://www.gsparkplug.com/battery/batter…covers?p=1
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/32
If it's not because of a low battery charge level or the thickness of battery / starter cable that's at fault then perhaps the starter motor commutator / carbon brushes require cleaning / attention.
As Simon has already said, just keep asking questions on the forum, there's a mine of information to be had here. The car looks to be in excellent condition, a very nice car - enjoy it.
Jeff.