Electric?

Thank you

Curt's solution is 100% on the money - think bare metal to bare metal contact.

As a sidenote: I had a rebuilt starter and the batter connection was compromised by someone not paying attention when they tightened the bolt for the cable - not enough to disable the car, but just enough to compromise the connection and cause slow turn over.

If after you have cleaned both battery posts and cables, the the frame grounds and the lead washers, the bell-housing where the ground cable mounts, the the starter nose to the starter frame. The problem then lies in the grounding brushes to the front end plate. If that is the case, which it often is, send me an email and I'll send you pictures of the fix. ( am in the club directory.)

Agreed. That is why I’m considering switching back to a 6 volt battery. Easier starting, brighter lights? It would seem that staying with a voltage that the car was designed for makes sense. Thoughts?

8V batteries are used to mask a underlying problem. Most commonly poor starter grounding. Find your problem then install a reliable 6V battery.

7.2 Volts will not totally charge a 8V battery!
CORDiallyMike

I measured voltage at generator, output was .20 volts. I cleaned and sanded cutout points and it was reading 7.2 volts. Simple fix. Thank you..

The 8 volt batteries are used for easier starting and I think slightly brighter lights. Check to see if generator is charging and how many volts at cutout mounted on generator.

I have a 36 852 SC, I’m new owner. The car came with a 8 volt battery. Question, should I replace with 6 volt? Why did prior owner put in 8 volt? Related issue, the battery drains after a period of driving. Advice please.