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It's a in-line fuel filter, mounted after the electric fuel pump. I plan on replacing it asap, after I install the new points/condenser. I did use starter fluid spray directly into the carb, but still not start.
I cracked the 7/8 cover nut on the fuel inlet to the carburetor and fuel came spraying out. Everything in the fuel system has been re-built, replaced with new. That includes all the fuel lines and cleaning and coating of the fuel tank.
Posted on: 2014/4/13 21:48
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That's a good idea, I'll look into it.
One other thing, when I was trying to start the car, I heard a high-pitched humming coming from, I think, the voltage regulator Could that indicate a problem of a ruined voltage regulator?
Posted on: 2014/4/14 16:09
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Is your battery still reading 6.3 just sitting? Jason at AER would be a better person to answer what the noise is and if the regulator could have been damaged. Just looking at the wiring diagram, assuming the car is wired as it shows then I don't see a path. The charger would over voltage the battery which would connect to and go thru ammeter back to regulator but the cutout relay points should have been open blocking any further feed thru regulator or generator. Ign key off would prevent anything there so that only leaves clock and a couple of door light bulbs that might have seen the 12v.
Posted on: 2014/4/14 17:26
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The battery reads 5.94v just sitting (after sitting on the 4-amp/6-volt charger for a couple of days. The battery acid in each cell is up to the proper level.
I don't know what is AER? Is Jason a member here at PI? How can I contact Jason? Quote:
Posted on: 2014/4/15 21:24
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Unless the meter is out of whack 5.94 sounds a bit low for something that has been on a charger. The 6v charger should be putting out close to 7v and generally the battery will read close if not slightly over the nominal 6.3v for a period of time after removing the charger. I would be curious what it drops to when you are trying to start the car. If it is dropping to 5v give or take while the starter is cranking, the car will have a very weak spark.
Jason is poster "startergenrebuilder" and is a frequent contributor on site. Attach file: (12.84 KB) (15.64 KB)
Posted on: 2014/4/15 21:44
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Thanks Howard,
I'll check with Jason about the regulator (or possible cause of the hum. The battery may well be past-it and will be replaced as needed. I'll also check the voltage of the battery while trying to start. This will probably take me some time as I'm going with a friend to Andover, MN to pick-up my newly rebuilt heads for my '56 Exec
Posted on: 2014/4/15 22:01
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The most reliable means of testing a battery is either via a load cell tester, or measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a battery hydrometer. After charging, all cells should read 1.260 or a bit better; if one cell is much lower than the others, the battery is failing. If you have an old Motor's Manual, it gives guidance on evaluating the specific gravities of the electrolyte.
Posted on: 2014/4/15 22:31
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Starters attempting to crank an engine when the battery is low will sometimes whine. I have never heard a regulator do anything other than click.
Posted on: 2014/4/16 6:12
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O_D and Ross thanks,
I do have a battery load tester, although I don't know if it works for both 6 and 12 volts, and I have to locate it. I think that I have a battery hygrometer, as well. The noise came from the driver side and I don't know for sure where it came from. I assumed the regulator, but it could very well be from the starter. I have some work to do. If I remember correctly that the batter load tester will detect and identify an over-charging condition and the cell specific gravity test will show an undercharged condition. Am I correct? Quote:
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