Re: When I hit the pedal it cuts the power on my 1949 22 series

Posted by Packard Don On 2023/4/12 16:00:00

8AWG wire would be overkill for the solenoid wire! In any event, I have never had any trouble with any Carter carburetor starter switches so it may just needs to be disassembled and cleaned. If done and while it’s off, spray some carburetor cleaner into the hole to be sure that the actuator ball is free. I’ve not worked on one for some time but also be sure the ball doesn’t fall out when the switch is removed and there is also a relatively small spring to watch for.

Having said that, I’m not so sure that’s where the problem is. As others have said, it sounds like a problem with the battery itself so before chasing phantoms, take it in to be checked which may mean leaving it there for the day. Napa will do it for you if you have one nearby. Quick checks may tell you something but the deep discharge tests are far better but take time.