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Re: Starting my 1952 Super M; hard turning
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Posted by Bob M on August 16, 1999 at 11:20:00 from (192.232.120.194):
In Reply to: Starting my 1952 Super M; hard turning posted by Dan Larson on August 16, 1999 at 10:54:54:
My thoughts.... Question 1 (hard starting):
Properly tuned, M's are delightfully easy to start (my Super always starts in 2 revolutions, even after sitting for several months). Sounds like you have either a choke plate that isn't shutting all the way, and/or a faulty distributor advance mechanism. Also for what it's worth, a Super M with high compression (fire crater) pistons is tough for the orginal 6 volt electrics to turn. A 12 volt conversion will tip the motor over more quickly and make starting a LOT more reliable. Question 2 (hard to steer):
My wife's dad has a wide front '53 Super M with oversize floatation tires up front. It's equipped with Charlynn power steering powered by the live hyd pump. It requires less steering wheel effort than my wife's car. Suspect you have a weak steering pump or a tired power steering unit.
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