Hard to crank over

[KelseyM]

Hello all,

I recently bought a 71 Series 2A, I have only driven the truck about two miles in the last month. The first mile I blew a rear axel shaft. After fixing that I blew the clutch master cylinder which I plan on fixing this weekend, along with a tune up.

My question is when I go to start the truck it cranks very slowly. I have to try about 3 times until it finally cranks over and then I have to sit there and keep the revs up a little or else it stalls. Is this an ignition timing fault? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Kelsey

[yorker]

Check the connections to the battery, starter- the engine ground etc. If they look like they haven't been cleaned in a while then do so.

[73series88]

yeh connections are key
even in between the starter and the bell housing.
i was having similar trouble
i actually ran a seperate ground lead from the battery to the starter bolt and it made all the difference in the world. i did eventually got a gear reduction starter and ive never had a problem with it. knock knock knock on wood.
as far as axel shafts and clutch. hmmm
is anything in the drive train binding?
brakes are free?
gotta think about this.
aaron

[73series88]

oh yeh
if you havent done it yet
tune up!!!!