JimmyDuncan
Well-Known Member
I have a problem with starting that has gotten worse lately...
It usually takes between 3-10 clunk not crank attempts before the starter will crank and then Frank the tank will start.... For a while I was also struggling with hard start when cold, but a guy who came over to buy the old Holden HQ Statesman off me the other day, showed me how "pumping the bejesus out of it!" fixed that... Apparently I need to do a carb rebuild.. (or replace it, as is the plan )
Anyway... it now starts fairly easily when it cranks, but, what is the likely cause of clunk, clunk, clunk, start?
I have done some research and learnt about voltage drop tests... I did a few tests earlier, but my helper left and I figured out I was not really following a good step by step plan....
What is the recommended step by step testing plan?
Am I on track that it is a possible wiring or ground issue...? and that a voltage drop test will lead me to the issue.
It usually takes between 3-10 clunk not crank attempts before the starter will crank and then Frank the tank will start.... For a while I was also struggling with hard start when cold, but a guy who came over to buy the old Holden HQ Statesman off me the other day, showed me how "pumping the bejesus out of it!" fixed that... Apparently I need to do a carb rebuild.. (or replace it, as is the plan )
Anyway... it now starts fairly easily when it cranks, but, what is the likely cause of clunk, clunk, clunk, start?
I have done some research and learnt about voltage drop tests... I did a few tests earlier, but my helper left and I figured out I was not really following a good step by step plan....
What is the recommended step by step testing plan?
Am I on track that it is a possible wiring or ground issue...? and that a voltage drop test will lead me to the issue.