Strange Elect. Problem

J Lombard

Yesterday I was trying to start my '53 Hornet & ran down my 6v battery. I hooked up my battery charger & switched on the 50amp "engine start" function. Tried starting the car but unsuccessful. I gave up, disconnected the neg. post & connected the 6v trickle charger. This morning I went out to try again, however when I went to reconnect the neg. post all of a sudden the engine started to turn over even with the ignition key turned off!!!!! Any ideas as to what I've done wrong????

regards

J

BillUSN1

A low battery can cause the solenoid contacts to stick. So you may be able to just tap the solenoid to get them to separate.

J Lombard

Bill:

That is what I did earlier today & that, indeed, solved the problem. Thanks for your reply.

regards

J