Flggg Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 does the positive terminal from the battery attached to the block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Sorry on a 1950 Chrysler Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yes. They are positive ground 6 volt. Also, watch out for left hand threads on the left side wheels, a Chrysler feature that not everyone knows about. Check for L or R on the bolts, sometimes the hubs get switched. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Apparently someone had it hooked up backwards what kind of damage was due to the starter system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Apparently someone had it hooked up backwards what kind of damage was due to the starter system With the charger hooked up I Hit the key The starter solenoid gives off a really loud humm for a while then stops what might the problem be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Starter motors are not polarity-sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Have you ever had it running? Is it a new car to you? The starters on a 1950 Chrysler can have problems with the solenoid contacts. They are very costly starters and difficult to find. Hooking the cables up backwards won't damage it... Possibly the starter pinion gear is not engaged into the fluid coupling ring gear and is just spinning at 4000RPM causing the humming sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yes it is new to me it was running when they put it in the garage back in 89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Did you hook the charger to the battery terminals or one to ground on the car frame or block? I you put the positive terminal from charger on the positive battery post and the negative terminal from the charger on the block or frame you had a dead short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 I hooked them positive on positive and negative on negative terminals I would get a domelight at times then when I hit the key it goes out and stays out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The battery is not yet charged. The charger is not stout enough to turn the starter without the battery almost charged. SO, everything sounds good, just need a charged battery and try again. If it is a 1989 or earlier battery, first thing is to get another battery.....😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Does the starter solenoid, apart without taking out the starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) If the battery is over 3-4 years old get a new fully charged battery. Don't waste your time charging an old battery. Get a New group 2 six volt battery. Then try starting it before tearing into the starter. The positive battery cable connects to the block as the ground cable. Negative cable to the starter solenoid Edited June 16, 2019 by c49er (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 O’Reilly gave me a group one battery said it would work fine when I hooked up the negative started smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 You have to take the starter out to properly check it out and repair it...probably a solenoid issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Any hints on getting that bottom starter bolt out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I use a crow foot, 5/8 swivel and a short 5/8" combo wrench to pull starters on 46-52 Mopars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, c49er said: I use a crow foot Help! I don't know that term. Can you enlighten me please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 A crow foot used to remove starter bolt.... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 9 hours ago, c49er said: A crow foot used to remove starter bolt.... One of the best tools ever. And I forget, sometimes, they are there. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 How can I tell if it’s at 2:30 or 251 engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The 230 engine has a head length of approx. 23"... the 251 head is 25" long ... To check the engine's stroke length.. There is a 7/16" hex plug over # 6 cylinder... remove it and measure the piston stoke length with a straight piece of coat hanger or welding rod inserted down to the piston top. Rotate the engine over and measure the up down movement of the rod .......4-1/2" is a 251.... 4-5/8" is a 230 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, c49er said: The 230 engine has a head length of approx. 23"... the 251 head is 25" long ... To check the engine's stroke length.. There is a 7/16" hex plug over # 6 cylinder... remove it and measure the piston stoke length with a straight piece of coat hanger or welding rod inserted down to the piston top. Rotate the engine over and measure the up down movement of the rod .......4-1/2" is a 251.... 4-5/8" is a 230 C49er....you always have GREAT information for this forum. Thanks for sharing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 What is the best repair manual I can get for this car and where do I get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Lots of good ones around including the Motors Manual for each year. Also a good factory manual is great Here is a short search: https://www.google.com/search?q=1950+chrysler+repair+manuals&oq=1950+chrysler+repair+amnaual&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j33l2.15280j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 12:12 PM, c49er said: The 230 engine has a head length of approx. 23"... the 251 head is 25" long ... To check the engine's stroke length.. There is a 7/16" hex plug over # 6 cylinder... remove it and measure the piston stoke length with a straight piece of coat hanger or welding rod inserted down to the piston top. Rotate the engine over and measure the up down movement of the rod .......4-1/2" is a 251.... 4-5/8" is a 230 Be careful here, bend the wire into a T shape so it can't fall in. Or use a screwdriver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I should have stated to use a 10"-15" stiff wire as I do. No danger of it falling in or bending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The best manual is the factory manual for your car. There are plenty around, every dealer had one when the car was new. Old auto literature dealers have them and they turn up on Ebay pretty regularly. If you want the icing on the cake get the parts manual too, it has some information that is not in the service manual. But, just the service manual is plenty good for all practical purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flggg Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 Thanks for all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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