REFLECTOR: Franklin Will not turnover when hot

[sbjknox]

I have been thinking about my last post and the possible early timing issue
and realize that for a test you don't need to mess with the timing, simply
try and crank it with the mags off.

But beyond that, I suggest you make some voltage measurements...
1) Connect a voltmeter directly between the 'hot' starter terminal and the
case ground.  Crank for a couple seconds (mags off) and record voltage.
2) Repeat with the voltmeter  directly across the battery posts, not on the
cable clamps (or whatever you use to connect to the posts).
3) *Important* don't remain in the "locked rotor" crank mode for more than
two or three seconds.  There will likely be hundreds of Amps flowing and
this equates to *many* Kilowatts of heat being generated!
4) After taking the voltage readings, feel with your hand, each and every
connector, terminal, the starter and master solenoids for something hot.
Warm can be normal but not hot.  Don't forget the return (GND) path from the
battery to the engine.  In that short of time, the mass of the battery and
starter is such that you probably won't notice any heat build-up in them but
be assured that if you hold the locked-rotor current for an extended period
of time, you will likely destroy the starter and/or battery and solenoid(s).
(altho, the long run of  #2 wire might save it).

A six-dollar Harbor Freight digital voltmeter and some basic
trouble-shooting  will serve you better than throwing several hundred
dollars worth of starters and batterys on speculation at the problem.

Sid Knox
Oklahoma

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