Seriously, it was back to the early 60’s or more.

Toiling away puting sink/hob unit back in realised the old thing hadn’t run for a bit so fired her up, failed! 😳

First time ever!

Anyway battery appeared the issue, 11.7v, power pack hooked up, no good, 

Optimate charger on while I worked inside. At 12.7v tried again, no good, starter not engaging, faint clicks from under bonnet,

had a poke around cables, noted clear area round starter solenoid, remembered old school faults and fetched two hammers, one rubber mallet, that didn’t work but standard metal one did the trick.

She fired up like her usual self & idled beautifully.

 

Canny beat the old ways!

1 hour ago, Clutha said:

Seriously, it was back to the early 60’s or more.

Toiling away puting sink/hob unit back in realised the old thing hadn’t run for a bit so fired her up, failed! 😳

First time ever!

Anyway battery appeared the issue, 11.7v, power pack hooked up, no good, 

Optimate charger on while I worked inside. At 12.7v tried again, no good, starter not engaging, faint clicks from under bonnet,

had a poke around cables, noted clear area round starter solenoid, remembered old school faults and fetched two hammers, one rubber mallet, that didn’t work but standard metal one did the trick.

She fired up like her usual self & idled beautifully.

 

Canny beat the old ways!

 

I wish I had a pound for every time I had to do that in my youth, especially with Fords.

 

Glad you fixed it.

 

Always suspect the starter battery but never overlook the battery leads and connections.

2 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

I wish I had a pound for every time I had to do that in my youth, especially with Fords.

 

Glad you fixed it.

 

Always suspect the starter battery but never overlook the battery leads and connections.

Ford Pop side valve was my weapon of choice then, vacuum wipers, no water pump, rod brakes. 
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