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- Reaction score
- 90
- Thunderbird Year
- 1955
Convert to 12v.
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Critterpainer
- Reaction score
- 94
- Thunderbird Year
- 1955
Usually the starting problem is not ONE cause but several small issues. Most 6v batteries available are cheap and have minimal cranking amperage. Thats why my car has an optima. Battery cables can look good but have internal corrosion. Heck even a marginal ignition coil can cause a no start condition when hot. Been there. replaced that.
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- Reaction score
- 170
- Thunderbird Year
- 1957
In post #14 he said he replaced the starter and it was fixed.
1955 Starter Issues
Has anyone run across this? Have a '55 with the stock 6v system; on hot days, it wont start after running it - acts like it is not getting enough power to turn over (turns over slower). Will start hot with a jump. Thought it was the battery, then the generator not charging, but both proved to be...
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Critterpainer
- Reaction score
- 94
- Thunderbird Year
- 1955
