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elektrik · 07-09-2008, 01:04 PM

Hi guys. Moved from TX to CA and had my truck transported and then stored for the past week at my pop's house with the battery disconnected. We connected it back up 2 days ago and it's been starting "ok" (more on this in a sec) and then this morning, nothing. it's like the battery's dead.

Ok, so when I say it's been starting "ok" I mean that it cranks most of the time, with a seemingly more frequent "clicking" where I'd turn the ignition and the truck would click. I'd have to repeat this several times in some cases until it cranked and the truck would start.

Anyone have any suggestions? Bad Battery? Starter?

Brad · 07-09-2008, 01:08 PM

Sounds like the starter solenoid going out. You can replace it or, there's a copper disc inside it that wears out and gets pitted just like a points distributor. Flip that copper disc over and it should start right up.

**LockDoc** · 07-09-2008, 02:10 PM

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I think I would agree with Brad but also take "all" (meaning both ends, big and small" of the battery cables off and clean the cables, bolts, washers, and nuts and re-assemble.

LockDoc

70rs/ss · 07-09-2008, 03:05 PM

Check the voltage as well, the clicking can happen when the Batt is below the 12-14v.

sickchevy68cst · 07-09-2008, 04:00 PM

should still get a spinning of the selenoid at 12v i get it at 12.08 id say its the selenoid do wat he said

**lks dcvn** · 07-09-2008, 04:41 PM

agree with 70rs/ss - take the battery to a garage (not Autozone) and ask them to put it on a charger and load test it - it will only take an hour or so...

My Impala and my trucks have done this before - battery just got too low and the starter would click - but wouldn't turn over...enough battery for lights, wipers, etc. - but just not enough juice for it to catch.

Longhorn Man · 07-09-2008, 09:05 PM

you tried jump starting it?

elektrik · 07-25-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you tried jump starting it?

I did. It turned out (At least I thought at the time) that the battery was dead. I purchased a battery, thinking that it was the problem (it had a car battery with ~500 cranking amps). But now the new heavier duty battery is dead, so I'm gonna try replacing the alternator and voltage regulator.....other than that, I'm gonna have to take it to a mechanic ( I hope not)...

Any easy "do-it-yourself" suggestions?

Jcentsr6 · 07-25-2008, 11:00 PM

Make sure your truck is in Park...I know it sounds stupid but.....its happend before.

463 · 07-25-2008, 11:47 PM

http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref14.html here is a good solution for the truck. did this on my 72 1/2 ton and should have did it years ago. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=119379&page=2

elektrik · 07-28-2008, 10:35 PM

So it turns out I've been in "freak out" mode so long I've overreacted once again (4 years of being "creative" in my finances from school); it was the alternator (and I changed the regulator too) to the grand total of $80 in parts.....

Thanks all for humoring me

07-09-2008, 01:04 PM	#1
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing Hi guys. Moved from TX to CA and had my truck transported and then stored for the past week at my pop's house with the battery disconnected. We connected it back up 2 days ago and it's been starting "ok" (more on this in a sec) and then this morning, nothing. it's like the battery's dead. Ok, so when I say it's been starting "ok" I mean that it cranks most of the time, with a seemingly more frequent "clicking" where I'd turn the ignition and the truck would click. I'd have to repeat this several times in some cases until it cranked and the truck would start. Anyone have any suggestions? Bad Battery? Starter?

07-09-2008, 01:08 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing Sounds like the starter solenoid going out. You can replace it or, there's a copper disc inside it that wears out and gets pitted just like a points distributor. Flip that copper disc over and it should start right up. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

07-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing - I think I would agree with Brad but also take "all" (meaning both ends, big and small" of the battery cables off and clean the cables, bolts, washers, and nuts and re-assemble. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-09-2008, 03:05 PM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing Check the voltage as well, the clicking can happen when the Batt is below the 12-14v.

07-09-2008, 04:00 PM	#5
sickchevy68cst Rice Killing 101 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: aliso viejo California Posts: 107	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing should still get a spinning of the selenoid at 12v i get it at 12.08 id say its the selenoid do wat he said __________________ distrubin the peace since i got the thing and broke the origianl radio on 95.5 classic rock Ride: 1968 c20 lwb 327(orig motor)/np435/eaton 4.10 w/posi puttin in a 496 rebuilding trans need to rebuild diff :\| need to start takin pics and start a project thread

07-09-2008, 04:41 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing agree with 70rs/ss - take the battery to a garage (not Autozone) and ask them to put it on a charger and load test it - it will only take an hour or so... My Impala and my trucks have done this before - battery just got too low and the starter would click - but wouldn't turn over...enough battery for lights, wipers, etc. - but just not enough juice for it to catch.

07-09-2008, 09:05 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing you tried jump starting it?

07-25-2008, 11:00 PM	#9
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing Make sure your truck is in Park...I know it sounds stupid but.....its happend before. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

07-25-2008, 11:47 PM	#10
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing http://www.madelectrical.com/electrical-tech.shtml http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref14.html here is a good solution for the truck. did this on my 72 1/2 ton and should have did it years ago. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=119379&page=2 __________________ Trueman

07-28-2008, 10:35 PM	#11
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	Re: truck starting fine yesterday-now, nothing So it turns out I've been in "freak out" mode so long I've overreacted once again (4 years of being "creative" in my finances from school); it was the alternator (and I changed the regulator too) to the grand total of $80 in parts..... Thanks all for humoring me Last edited by elektrik; 07-28-2008 at 10:35 PM.

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