dog107 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 when i first got my gpw on the road i went through all the usual suspects and generally i have no starting problems. about three weeks ago i went to get the jeep and it was turning over very slowly and took ages to fire. when it did the starter button stuck. i managed to unstick the very hot button which just fell apart. I needed a quick fix as i was of to a show the next day and i fitted a landrover start button. not only did the ford start it was turning over much faster. leaving me to belive that there had been quite a bit of resistance in the jeep start button. the button was one of the repro ones. i am now convinced that the repro buttons are not up to the job. has anyone got any thoughts on this and where can i get a decent ( preferably nos) starter button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Hi Dog107, with only 6 volts to play with if the battry is not running to full strength problems will soon occour, with my ford jeep i had to by a small charger/ discharger unit (from lidl approx £3:00 0and plugged it in for two months continuose (sp) and hve been O.K since Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Starter button should be rated for the correct load, 6 volt will pull approximately twice the load of 12 volt for an equivelant loading. Rating may be either in amps or watts. To convert wattage to current(amps) divide it by the rated voltage and answer will be in amps. OK , sorry ,far too high brow for this time of night. Tim(1) I use TS Autos on 01474 703131 for parts . He is really helpfull. He even talked me out of changing mine from 6 to 12 volt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Easily remembered by this mnemonic - (V)era (I)s ®andy, (W)here (I)s (V)era. V = volts I=amps R=resistance This comes to you courtesy of Ohm's law which states that if you stick your fingers in a plug socket, it's gonna hurt All the best Tim[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Who is vera? We need to meet her!!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I've heard that she's a right little shocker!!!!!! :shock: Tim (2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog107 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hi thanks for the help guys. particularly like the vera is randy thing. As far as i can gather a six volt starter will pull about 250 amp with an initial peak of 300-350. Is it any wonder that the switches get hot. As far as I can gather none of the repro switches will do the job for long, either poor quality contacts or weak body. Dallas auto parts sell new old stock autolite switches. Recieved mine this morning, this looks like it is up to the job. if it aint you'll here about it here. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog107 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Ok so i finally got the NOS starter Button fitted and so far so good. The engine turns over real quick with good starting. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Happy driving , will look out for you on the highways , we are only at York. Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog107 Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 we'll be passing york on our way to pickering for the wartime weekend. maybe see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 We'll be there, have to meet up at some point over the weekend. Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog107 Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 At this point it looks like will be there on Sunday. The Jeep carries 3rd Div, 56 Brigade markings. I will be as 3rd Div British Tommy of the East Yorkshires probably in full marching order. Helen will be as ATS See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog107 Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 hey were you at Embsay. I just read a post re insurance work on a jeep and I spoke to a guy at embsay re the same thing. were you that man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 We were at Embsay, jeep wasn't though, had to rely on the good old VW van. I couldn't remember mentioning repairs to anyone ,but there again I have been bitching on about it so much I probably do it without knowing it :lol: Tim(1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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