Re: New member, setting off on a crazy adventure... PICS!!!

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2017/12/1 14:36:59

Sure, that battery will do just fine. Clean connections and cables at least O gauge are of prime importance. If you need, many welding supply houses can make new battery cables and if you go that route, then I'd opt for OO gauge just for a little extra margin. And bright, clean connections doesn't mean just at the battery end of the cables.

As to your starter motor, as others have said, unless it's been abused all that is typically needed is to turn the armature, undercut the mica, and install new brushes and maybe brush springs, and a bushing or bearing or two. It's rare that field coils need replacement. You should have no problem finding a local shop to rebuild the starter with a fast turnaround.