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08-15-2007, 06:04 AM | #16 | |
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Re: 71' Chevy truck
Come to find out the ignition wire coming from the solenoid was shorting out on the exhaust. The mechanic left it loose unattached.
We wrapped and secured the wire in preventing this doing the same in the future. It's running great now! Thanks for everyone's help! |
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08-16-2007, 06:01 AM | #17 | |
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Re: 71' Chevy truck
Good deal then. You always have to rule out the "stupid" unexpected things first, which are often freebies or real cheap to fix.
I had changed a starter once years ago in 8 dgreee weather, the positive battery cable touched the exhaust and about a week later it burned through on me. Totally dumb crap on my part, cost me a tow plus $95 at the time. Bob |
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08-16-2007, 11:07 AM | #18 | ||
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08-16-2007, 01:38 PM | #19 | |
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Re: 71' Chevy truck
Never underestimate the power in a 12 volt battery. If you are LUCKY as you were, the battery cables will melt off. If not you can lose a big piece of any harness in a big hurry.
My bro used to not tie down his car batteries, he'd just slap one in, (usually too big for the holder) and be gone. Until one night his Diehard slid over on a turn and it arced against the inner fender. Burnt a big hole in the inner and outer fender in a matter of seconds, he was able to pull off a terminal and wound up burning his hand. The fender was glowing red when he popped the hood, yikes! Lessons learned. Bob |
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