1934 Electric Issue

[Sethwtomlinson]

Hello, I have a 1934 Ford with an 8 cylinder. I was driving it about a week ago with out any issues. Shut it off and now it will not start. I did a little troubleshooting and I noticed that all of the lights will not light up and no spark. The starter turns over the engine just fine and the horn works great. I don’t know where to start looking. It is the original 6v pos ground. Looked at a fuse under the dash and that looks good. I looked at one of the bulbs and it is not burnt out. Thanks in advance for any advice. Located in Southern Wisconsin.

 

[Zeke3]

The starter is a separate circuit by itself after the starter switch in the 1934 models. Attached is a link to the wiring schematic for your car from Mac Van Pelt’s website. I would start by checking the other circuits from the starter switch.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_electrical-pics/Flathead_Electrical_wiring1934.jpg

Welcome aboard.

 

[JayChicago]

Looking at that schematic, what’s common to both the ignition circuit and the lighting circuit, but not to the starter or horn? The fat yellow wire running from the starter switch, though the ammeter loop, to the fuse block. I would look for a loose connection at either end of that yellow wire. (More likely at the fuse block, cuz the terminal on the start switch also feeds starter and horn, and they are working.)

An electrical test light sure would help you in this situation.

 

[deuce lover]

Did you accidentally flip the switch back on? If so that will fry the coil etc.