Flathead locked up while not running

[earthman]

So it was a 6 volt starter that went bad bad?
Glad it got done without major $$$

Yep. They spin fast when hit with 12 volts but that seems to be the reason these weird
Ford types jam.

 

[I-R-POPS]

Glad you got it figured out and it wasn't an internal engine problem.
I thought you were going to leave us hanging till spring!!!

 

[Torchie]

Yep. They spin fast when hit with 12 volts but that seems to be the reason these weird
Ford types jam.

Actually not an uncommon problem with Ford flat head starters in general Eman. 6 volt or otherwise. Usually they pop back in place after rocking the car in gear but yours sounds like it was extra special screwed up.
Glad to hear it wasn't more serious$$$$$$$
Torchie.

 

[earthman]

Glad you got it figured out and it wasn't an internal engine problem.
I thought you were going to leave us hanging till spring!!!

We don't wait that long for warm weather to get things done here Pops.

 

[earthman]

Glad to hear it wasn't more serious$$$$$$$
Torchie.

I'm real proud of this flatmotor and sure didn't want to have to think about replacing it with a modern four banger that makes more power and runs cooler.

 

[Torchie]

I'm real proud of this flatmotor and sure didn't want to have to think about replacing it with a modern four banger that makes more power and runs cooler.

And gets better mileage and is cheaper to fix and...........
Torchie.