I recently purchased a 1940 Ford Coupe that is in great shape! However, I appear to be having charging problems. The battery is a brand new 6 volt unit, the voltage regulator appears to be brand new, and the ampmeter registers charge as the car is driven. I am able to start the car after a trickle charge, and it performs well for one day. When I shut it off, it re-starts with no problems at all. However, the next day all you can hear is the click of the solonoid when you press the starter button. I believe it is a positive ground system, but even though the ampmeter appears to show positive charging, it acts like it has negative polarity.I have tried reversing the cables, and the car does start and run, but the voltage meter emits a a high pitched hum. I have checked the ground connection to the frame and the starter posts. There is no rust and the connectios are sound. Does anyone have any ideas where to start on the problem.
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18 years ago