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Strange starting sequence... |
skl |
Aug 25 2005, 03:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 18-November 03 From: Iowa Member No.: 1,358 |
Any idea what may be wrong? When starting the car, it at first acts like the battery is dead (clicks, but doesn't turn over), but if you leave the key on, then starts turning over slowly and then starts. After driving the car for a while, with ammeter gauge in the postiive, it does the same thing when warmed up. The battery, a near new Ultima, is charged. The started is a stronger AJR aftermarket starter which is not that old. Loose fitttings (haven't gotten under it yet), bad voltage regulator or alternator?? FWIW, it has dual Webers, hotter cam, etc with 2 liter 4 cylinder.
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lapuwali |
Aug 25 2005, 04:29 PM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
Loose or missing ground strap is most likely, followed by a flaky battery to solenoid connection. VR and alternator aren't going to affect starting at all. You can start and run the car just fine w/o either one, you just need to charge the battery some other way.
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bd1308 |
Aug 25 2005, 04:30 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
throw out that ammeter dude....
that definately isnt helping your case.. |
SirAndy |
Aug 25 2005, 04:33 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) check the tranny ground strap ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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skl |
Aug 25 2005, 04:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 18-November 03 From: Iowa Member No.: 1,358 |
I wired that damned ammeter back in, I think, 1972- I'm kind of attached to it...
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SpecialK |
Aug 25 2005, 05:04 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
WOW!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
Impressive list of vehicles you own(ed)! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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