1955 Starter Issues

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Usually the starting problem is not ONE cause but several small issues. Most 6v batteries available are cheap and have minimal cranking amperage. Thats why my car has an optima. Battery cables can look good but have internal corrosion. Heck even a marginal ignition coil can cause a no start condition when hot. Been there. replaced that.
 
DiIanni said:
Has anyone discerned the actual cause for this. I have the exact same problem in my 55.
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In post #14 he said he replaced the starter and it was fixed.
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1955 Starter Issues

Has anyone run across this? Have a '55 with the stock 6v system; on hot days, it wont start after running it - acts like it is not getting enough power to turn over (turns over slower). Will start hot with a jump. Thought it was the battery, then the generator not charging, but both proved to be...
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Do you have an insulator under the carb?
 
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