52 f1 won’t turn over

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Alan G

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52 f1 won’t turn over

My 52 F1 6 cyl won’t turn over at times. Got good voltage, lights, horn, turn signals but won’t turn over. Recently converted to 12v. New batt, solenoid, starter rebuilt, elect ignition and fuel pump. Original starter button and ignition switch. Could these be the issue? Some days, she’ll fire right off. Thanks for suggestions.
 
Re: 52 f1 won’t turn over

A dead segment on the armature? If it lands wrong, no start. Is the starter completely rebuilt or just new bushings and brushes? Was the armature checked with a "growler"?
 
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Was torn completely down and rebuilt by a shop specializing in starters and generators. He’s reputable. It’s done this several times( play dead). I can go out in a day or so and it’ll fire right up and run like a top. I was a telephone man, not a mechanic unfortunately, although I can work on it some. Truck has been in my family since it was new as far as I can tell.
 
Re: 52 f1 won’t turn over

You didn't confirm that the rebuilder (as reputable as he is) checked the armature with a "growler". I'm old school; it would be nice to know.
 
Re: 52 f1 won’t turn over

Not sure how you tested the solenoid. I had an intermittent issue once with a solenoid on my ‘53… sometimes worked and then it wouldn’t. Quickly went to total failure. Bought a new Dennis Carpenter unit and that was junk. Replaced with one from NAPA and had no more issues.
 
Re: 52 f1 won’t turn over

Have a starter with an problem solenoid also. 'rap smartly' and it works. British manual advice. Newc
 
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