1959 Other Ford Models battery

Tiny
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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.
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 AT 7:03 PM

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Tiny
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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)
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 AT 8:49 PM

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