LLeppala Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Howdy there. My roommate just got a 51 New Yorker with the 331 in a trade and, we have been able to get it to start momentarily on two occasions. It feels like the starter motor isn't going at the right speed? Battery is showing 6 volts. Once we get it started off a ground tank we are going to take the next steps towards getting the fuel line set up in a not redneck engineered way. We are quite confused and we would really appreciate some ideas from people with more experience than us. Thank you all and I hope you have good weekends. Here is a video of the noise its making. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R4Z_REU4Ms&ab_channel=LeifLeppala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcapra Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 When my starter sounds like that, on my 48 DeSoto, when the battery has gone down to 6 volts, I recharge it and get it up to 6.5 volts. Check your timing and do a static timing with your distributor and a white line at TDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete O Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 The battery may be a little run down. These 6 volt systems are really sensitive to dirty connections though. Make sure the battery cable ends are cleaned bright and hooked up tight to the battery and starter solenoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Feel the battery cables and connections after cranking like that. If you find any hot spots that is probably where the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLeppala Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 Thank you all. I will let you all know what we are able to get done this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 From your video, it looks like you have battery cables for a 12 volt system which limits the cranking amps to the starter. Change your battery cables to "00" gauge which is about as thick as your thumb. You will see a big improvement in the cranking of this car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLeppala Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 I never even caught that. Thank you. I just went and got some 00 cables. Great observation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 These also like a good high amperage battery. Shop at a tractor dealership or farm supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I use group 4 batterys in my Hemi and straight eight Chryslers with BIG HD batttery cables. Group 2 six volt batterys IMO are are only good for the 23" and 25" six flat head engines. Group 1 six volt...won't even use them in a Plymouth or Dodge car. They don't have longevity or cranking power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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