1959 Other Ford Models battery

1959 FORD
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LESUSA
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Old ford tractor Six volt system w/positive ground. When starter is engaged, positive post (ground) gets very hot to point of insulation smoking.
Jan 9, 2008 at 11:03 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
Thank you for the donation.

Have the starter checked for an internal short circuit. Make sure the terminals are clean and tight pay special attention to the earth.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 9, 2008 at 12:49 PM
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