Help please: battery and repair shop

[jaybee47]

1966 ServiCar. Was OEM production 12 or 6 volt? Is there a repair shop within 250 miles of Fort Wayne Indiana?

[RUBONE]

Servi-Car became 12V in '64 as the first model with electric start. It uses an automotive type battery mounted in a recessed area in the storage box, not a frame mounted battery box as used previously. All from '64-'73 remained 12V.
As for a shop talk to T-Bone at Bona-Fide Cyles in North Pekin IL.
https://www.facebook.com/Bone-A-Fide-Cy ... 364712947/

[jaybee47]

Thank you Mr Rubone. I have a problem with the starter...it clicks but does not turn over. Also there is no rear brake. Also the steering is sloppy. It does have a brand new 12v battery.

[RUBONE]

If the starter just clicks on a '66 it could be a defective starter button (it was a common weak point on pre relay systems), a bad ground, a bad starter, or a bad solenoid. You will have to approach it item by item.
Will the starter spin if jumped directly from battery?
Will it engage if jumped from small post on solenoid to Battery (bypassing button)?
Is the ground clean, large enough?