3/21/2014 4:33:21 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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This old truck ran 2 months ago. Replaced battery cables, carburetor & starter. Starter turns when by-passed. Reinstalled. Nothing but lights (seatbelt light). Won't turn. Any suggestions?
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3/21/2014 5:03:04 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
56, joined Mar. 2013
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Make sure all of the fuse-links were reinstalled on the big electrical lug on the starter. You will need a test light for further testing. Please get one if you want help from me.
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3/21/2014 5:32:26 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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Make sure all of the fuse-links were reinstalled on the big electrical lug on the starter. You will need a test light for further testing. Please get one if you want help from me.
thank you. I will buy one. Do you think I need an ohm meter too?
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3/21/2014 6:57:00 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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badchevy4x4babe
Fort Worth, TX
28, joined May. 2011
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As in not rusted. Solid. Yes.
Test light/volt meter. Volt meter will help. Are you getting any trace power at the starter? Is the ignition switch bad? Check the plug on the alternator too. I've seen where that can mess with the currents.
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3/22/2014 8:07:03 AM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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dbcoopper
Richmond, IN
51, joined Jul. 2012
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This old truck ran 2 months ago. Replaced battery cables, carburetor & starter. Starter turns when by-passed. Reinstalled. Nothing but lights (seatbelt light). Won't turn. Any suggestions?
check the motor and make sure it,s not locked up
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3/22/2014 8:17:55 AM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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luckylouie42
Cedar Grove, WV
74, joined Mar. 2008
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well just take it to a repair shop, and a real mechanic, it will probably save you some money, and a lot of aggravation. and your problem will go away.
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3/22/2014 8:34:49 AM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
56, joined Mar. 2013
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A meter is helpful, but not by checking resistance here. the circuit you are 'most' interested first, Battery===negative====>Ground. Next, Battery===positive====ignition switch=====clutch switch/neutral safety switch=====starter(purple wire) small starter post. You will need a helper.
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3/22/2014 6:53:49 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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hogie40
Williston, ND
26, joined Nov. 2012
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could very well be the ignition switch. loose wire possibly i had a 84 k10 the ignition switch would turn power on but not crank starter. rigged a toggel switch for starting it
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3/24/2014 1:05:09 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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e_llicit
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
45, joined Apr. 2012
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What year and model. Sometimes its the module in the distributor. Are you getting fuel and spark? Check fuel pressure and coil.
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3/24/2014 1:10:23 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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As in not rusted. Solid. Yes.
Test light/volt meter. Volt meter will help. Are you getting any trace power at the starter? Is the ignition switch bad? Check the plug on the alternator too. I've seen where that can mess with the currents.
ok I didn't think of plug. thanks!
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3/24/2014 1:13:29 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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What year and model. Sometimes its the module in the distributor. Are you getting fuel and spark? Check fuel pressure and coil.
ok thanks. Gonna try it on Friday (pay day). This project is costing $ THANKS ALL FOR SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS. More on Friday
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3/24/2014 1:36:48 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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hogie40
Williston, ND
26, joined Nov. 2012
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What year and model. Sometimes its the module in the distributor. Are you getting fuel and spark? Check fuel pressure and coil.
lets ger her starter working first.
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3/24/2014 2:09:52 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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21stcent
South Prairie, WA
65, joined Nov. 2007
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lets ger her starter working first.
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3/24/2014 5:45:13 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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1irving
Ruskin, FL
56, joined Mar. 2013
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4/29/2014 4:42:01 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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Make sure all of the fuse-links were reinstalled on the big electrical lug on the starter. You will need a test light for further testing. Please get one if you want help from me.
Thanks for you help. It worked. idk Does gasoline turn bad? It had been sitting in the desert before we bought it.
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4/29/2014 7:06:22 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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21stcent
South Prairie, WA
65, joined Nov. 2007
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Yes gas does go bad. You can smell it. Open the gas cap on your jeep, don't get too close and sniff. Now do the same on the PU. Just add fresh gas and some drigas
It will still run on "old Gas". Just run rough.
How long has it sat in total? Longer then the 2 months?
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7/27/2014 8:34:01 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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Had carburetor rebuilt. Installed. Lost main bolt to hold air filter finally got it started with a new starter AND new battery. Live and Learn. Thank you everyone for your input, advice and expertise. btw that Chevy was traded as barter for labor on my Jeep. (Fuel pump and starter) it went to a good home where it will be restored to its original glory. I just don't have the funds right now.
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7/27/2014 8:41:26 PM |
1980 Chey starter replaced. Won't turn. |
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artist820
Tehachapi, CA
60, joined Jan. 2013
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Yes gas does go bad. You can smell it. Open the gas cap on your jeep, don't get too close and sniff. Now do the same on the PU. Just add fresh gas and some drigas
It will still run on "old Gas". Just run rough.
How long has it sat in total? Longer then the 2 months?
it sat for 2 years. New gas was added and it ran like a champ. My DH guy drove it down Highway 58 to 14 and he didn't know how fast he was going because the speedometer is broken. DaRn! I was going 75 mph trying to follow the mechanic behind him in my Jeep. Helicopter overhead Duh! Speed checked by radar.
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