Re: [T3] Hard Starting (6V) (kinda long)

[JaransonT3@aol.com]

Some more information/observations......

"won't turn over again" is ...  The starter will not turn over the engine 
when I turn the key to start.  I have recently removed the ground strap and 
cleaned it during the starter rebuild.

I wired in the Ford solenoid this evening as per Muir.  It did not seem to 
make much of a difference.   She turned over a few times and then would not 
turn over with the iginition switch.  I eventually got her started by 
crawling underneath and jumping the starter solenoid with a screwdriver.  
Again had to use ether to get her to fire.  

Once she was running and warmed up a bit, she seemed to run fine.  Responded 
to throttle good.  Idled fine.  The hesitation I had observed before was 
gone.  The last thing I had done the night before was bump up the idle just 
slightly.

Am I right to suspect the switch if it will turn over fine by jumping the 
start solenoid directly with a screwdriver?  Anything else?

Also, the coil is the one that was in the car when I bought.  Could the hard 
start be attributed to a weak spark from the coil.

I think I have two problems that are working together.  The first being an 
electrical problem (ignition switch???) that keeps the starter from turning 
the engine over.  The second being a spark or fuel problem that keeps it from 
firing easily during the starting process.   I already suspect the switch for 
problem one, but what about problem two?  What would keep it from starting 
easily, but not affect the running of the car once it is started?

Ideas and wisdom appreciated.

Later,
John Jaranson
'71 FI Auto Fasty (Jane)
'66 Square (???) oh but for FI........
About Half a Late Square (Organ Donor)
http://hometown.aol.com/jaransonT3

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