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Engine slow turning over

Tiny
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Hi,

I have a old 38 Bantam, when I turn
Key the motor turns over very slowly.
Has new battery, clean battery terminals, etc.
See video, please help

Thank you
Kenny
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 AT 4:02 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Does this have a 6 volt system or is a 12 volt system? If it is a 6, that is very common. Is the video the MG or the Bantam?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 AT 8:38 PM
Tiny
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Joe hi, its the Bantam, 6 cylinder.

Thank you Kenny.
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Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 AT 2:46 AM
Tiny
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Kenny,

No, I meant is it a 12 volt or 6 volt system. Basically, is the battery in the vehicle a 6 or 12v battery? It is normal if for the engine to crank slower with a 6v system.

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 AT 6:23 PM
Tiny
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Joe, it's a 6 volt system, it's reversed, black is positive ground.

Thank you.

Kenny
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 2:48 AM
Tiny
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Kenny,

Honestly, the way it is cranking sounds normal for that type of system. I don't think it will do any better.

Let me know if I can help.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 6:00 PM

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