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Kybol · 05-14-2003, 12:34 AM

OK, I bought the truck for 500 and it doesnt run. I am not to sure what I should do. I was going to pull the starter see if it is good (tries to turn over but wont). If it is I could put it back on and see if she will crank. Since it wont turn over now I cant do a compression test, so I was thinking of doing a leak down test see if the cyliners hold pressure. If it is something pretty serious wrong, I can buy a used motor (good comp and everything) for 550 put that in and hopefully sell it for around 3000. What do you guys think, thanks for any help

MSL · 05-14-2003, 01:35 AM

Is the starter cranking the motor if so check for fuel and spark first and see if you have any.

79BIG10 · 05-14-2003, 02:39 AM

I agree. Check to see if the carb is getting fuel and check the ignition system for trouble. It has to be one of those more than likely.

gldevall · 05-14-2003, 08:27 AM

It won't turn over...have you checked the battery?

bpmcgee · 05-14-2003, 09:15 AM

I assume that it hasn't been turned over in a while, because it won't crank.

Take the plugs out of it and squirt some easing oil in the cylinders and let it sit. Do it again the next day too.

Also, before you start it squirt some motor oil in the cylinders -- there won't be anything in there to lubricate the rings.

Once you get it cranking, don't forget to change the oil -- the easing oil won't do the engine any good, and there will probably be lots of cruddy bits of rust floating around in it when it gets moving again.

Brian

Kybol · 05-15-2003, 12:56 AM

K, thanks guys. It tries to turn but just wont. had the boost pack hooked up when I tried. I will probably try and fill the cylinder with WD then some oil see if it will turn over at least once it sits for a bit.

solidaxel · 05-16-2003, 02:00 AM

Take out all the spark plugs first b4 you try and turn it over, if it cranks then you can start with the other three items

Kybol · 05-19-2003, 05:51 PM

Well, here is what I did so far, Took all the plugs out and put oil in the cylinders, let it sit overnight. Went out today and it turn over with no plugs in (kinda slow, I think) put the plugs back in and it wont turn over. Tries to a little bit but mostly just clicks and wont go. What could I try next. Oh, I drained the oil and there was coolant in it. But I kinda just want to get it turning over itself.

*rage'nrat638* · 05-19-2003, 05:57 PM

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Kybol · 05-19-2003, 06:00 PM

Quote:

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*rage'nrat638* · 05-19-2003, 06:02 PM

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Kybol · 05-19-2003, 06:04 PM

oh, I see what your getting at.

*rage'nrat638* · 05-19-2003, 06:21 PM

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pkbinplano · 05-19-2003, 07:13 PM

Are you still trying to turn the motor over with a battery pack ? Might be why it turns slow. Use a real battery

Kybol · 05-19-2003, 08:14 PM

No, I got a charger hooked to the battery to turn it over

bpmcgee · 05-20-2003, 03:20 PM

If it turns over very slowly, then it's got to be a battery or starter wire problem. Without the plugs, it should just be whizzing around.

Brian

pkbinplano · 05-20-2003, 09:53 PM

What do you have the charger set on ? If its one of those tiny cracker box chargers it may only triclke charge the battery. It would have to charge 10 hrs to fully charge a GOOD battery.

Kybol · 05-20-2003, 11:12 PM

Well, thanks for the help guys. I pulled off the starter and some of the tip was busted off, so I put one in that I had sitting around, and she started right up. It is puffing white smoke, but I am pretty excited. I guess I will pull the heads and see if changing the gaskets will fix it. It runs so nice and smooth though. This truck is pretty mint, no rust at all underneath the truck, and has brand new dual exhaust

solidaxel · 05-21-2003, 06:47 PM

Now that you got it to run see how good the brakes are b4 you do any high speed tests runs !!!!!!!!!

05-14-2003, 12:34 AM	#1
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	How do I get my truck going? OK, I bought the truck for 500 and it doesnt run. I am not to sure what I should do. I was going to pull the starter see if it is good (tries to turn over but wont). If it is I could put it back on and see if she will crank. Since it wont turn over now I cant do a compression test, so I was thinking of doing a leak down test see if the cyliners hold pressure. If it is something pretty serious wrong, I can buy a used motor (good comp and everything) for 550 put that in and hopefully sell it for around 3000. What do you guys think, thanks for any help __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

05-14-2003, 02:39 AM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I agree. Check to see if the carb is getting fuel and check the ignition system for trouble. It has to be one of those more than likely. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-14-2003, 08:27 AM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	It won't turn over...have you checked the battery? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

05-15-2003, 12:56 AM	#6
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	K, thanks guys. It tries to turn but just wont. had the boost pack hooked up when I tried. I will probably try and fill the cylinder with WD then some oil see if it will turn over at least once it sits for a bit. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

05-16-2003, 02:00 AM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Take out all the spark plugs first b4 you try and turn it over, if it cranks then you can start with the other three items __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-14-2003, 01:35 AM	#2
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Is the starter cranking the motor if so check for fuel and spark first and see if you have any.

05-14-2003, 09:15 AM	#5
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I assume that it hasn't been turned over in a while, because it won't crank. Take the plugs out of it and squirt some easing oil in the cylinders and let it sit. Do it again the next day too. Also, before you start it squirt some motor oil in the cylinders -- there won't be anything in there to lubricate the rings. Once you get it cranking, don't forget to change the oil -- the easing oil won't do the engine any good, and there will probably be lots of cruddy bits of rust floating around in it when it gets moving again. Brian

05-19-2003, 05:51 PM	#8
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	Well, here is what I did so far, Took all the plugs out and put oil in the cylinders, let it sit overnight. Went out today and it turn over with no plugs in (kinda slow, I think) put the plugs back in and it wont turn over. Tries to a little bit but mostly just clicks and wont go. What could I try next. Oh, I drained the oil and there was coolant in it. But I kinda just want to get it turning over itself. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

05-19-2003, 05:57 PM	#9
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 if you put [ url ] in front of your address and [ /url ] in the rear it will come up when you click on it!!!! like now..on this post Last edited by rage'nrat638; 05-19-2003 at 06:00 PM.

05-19-2003, 06:02 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	o.... check my message

05-19-2003, 06:04 PM	#12
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	oh, I see what your getting at. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

05-19-2003, 06:21 PM	#13
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	hay i just joined your pic. site looks like i can upload my video's there cool man

05-19-2003, 07:13 PM	#14
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Are you still trying to turn the motor over with a battery pack ? Might be why it turns slow. Use a real battery __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

05-19-2003, 08:14 PM	#15
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	No, I got a charger hooked to the battery to turn it over __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

05-20-2003, 03:20 PM	#16
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	If it turns over very slowly, then it's got to be a battery or starter wire problem. Without the plugs, it should just be whizzing around. Brian



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05-20-2003, 09:53 PM	#17
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	What do you have the charger set on ? If its one of those tiny cracker box chargers it may only triclke charge the battery. It would have to charge 10 hrs to fully charge a GOOD battery. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

05-20-2003, 11:12 PM	#18
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	Well, thanks for the help guys. I pulled off the starter and some of the tip was busted off, so I put one in that I had sitting around, and she started right up. It is puffing white smoke, but I am pretty excited. I guess I will pull the heads and see if changing the gaskets will fix it. It runs so nice and smooth though. This truck is pretty mint, no rust at all underneath the truck, and has brand new dual exhaust __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

05-21-2003, 06:47 PM	#19
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Now that you got it to run see how good the brakes are b4 you do any high speed tests runs !!!!!!!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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