Poor Timing: Engine Issues - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rahatawa · 12-13-2010, 05:52 PM

Have everything lined up to install new front and rear suspension.
Parts? Check
Heated Shop with every luxury and expert machinist? Check
A week off work? Check
Truck? ......

Went out to start it and drive to the shop this morning (about 20 outside). And truck won't start. Acts like the battery is dead so I use the daily to try and jump it. With the cables attached it lopes(sp?). Meaning it turns over but very slowly. I kept at this and kept it loping (if thats the way to say it) thinking that it was cold outside and the truck has been sitting for a month or two un-cranked.

Nope that didn't work. Tried it several times throughout the day as it warmed up outside. Put a space heater in the engine bay for 30 minutes or so. That smells of desperation but I am desperate.

Any suggestions? Ideas what could cause this? Starter? Karma?

**Clyde65** · 12-13-2010, 05:59 PM

could be a dead cell or three in the battery. swap batteries and see how it starts then.

rahatawa · 12-14-2010, 01:32 PM

Clyde when I see you I owe you a beverage. Held a charge fine but not enough to turn it over. popped in a a good battery and am on my way. came running in to thank you while the truck warms up in the drive. Off to the shop! Progress soon!

**Clyde65** · 12-14-2010, 02:19 PM

That is fantastic! Wow....I have to take some time, sit down and measure my pulse, take this all in...I'm not known for being right very often that I know of...guys, hey guys, I was right!

back to reality, I'm glad you found the issue, here in Texas and probably many places, if a battery lasts you 3 years without issue, replace it quickly, cuz it is on its last leg.

TheDark1 · 12-14-2010, 06:32 PM

Clyde's right everyone YAYYYY!!!! He's right about the battery life too. I start sweating about 3 years down the road. It's just a matter of time at that point.--jeff

rahatawa · 12-15-2010, 04:13 PM

Thanks again Clyde. Got the forklift and lifted the back end up and changed out the springs shocks and trackbar this morning. Felt good. Couldn't have done it without you.

bobcostas · 12-15-2010, 04:50 PM

Nice Tilt/Shift shop shot there, rahatawa. I dig it.

rahatawa · 12-15-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks Bob. Free iPhone app.

12-13-2010, 05:52 PM	#1
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Poor Timing: Engine Issues Have everything lined up to install new front and rear suspension. Parts? Check Heated Shop with every luxury and expert machinist? Check A week off work? Check Truck? ...... Went out to start it and drive to the shop this morning (about 20 outside). And truck won't start. Acts like the battery is dead so I use the daily to try and jump it. With the cables attached it lopes(sp?). Meaning it turns over but very slowly. I kept at this and kept it loping (if thats the way to say it) thinking that it was cold outside and the truck has been sitting for a month or two un-cranked. Nope that didn't work. Tried it several times throughout the day as it warmed up outside. Put a space heater in the engine bay for 30 minutes or so. That smells of desperation but I am desperate. Any suggestions? Ideas what could cause this? Starter? Karma?

12-13-2010, 05:59 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues could be a dead cell or three in the battery. swap batteries and see how it starts then. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-14-2010, 01:32 PM	#3
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues Clyde when I see you I owe you a beverage. Held a charge fine but not enough to turn it over. popped in a a good battery and am on my way. came running in to thank you while the truck warms up in the drive. Off to the shop! Progress soon!

12-14-2010, 02:19 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues That is fantastic! Wow....I have to take some time, sit down and measure my pulse, take this all in...I'm not known for being right very often that I know of...guys, hey guys, I was right! back to reality, I'm glad you found the issue, here in Texas and probably many places, if a battery lasts you 3 years without issue, replace it quickly, cuz it is on its last leg. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-14-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues Clyde's right everyone YAYYYY!!!! He's right about the battery life too. I start sweating about 3 years down the road. It's just a matter of time at that point.--jeff __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

12-15-2010, 04:13 PM	#6
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues Thanks again Clyde. Got the forklift and lifted the back end up and changed out the springs shocks and trackbar this morning. Felt good. Couldn't have done it without you.

12-15-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues Nice Tilt/Shift shop shot there, rahatawa. I dig it. __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

12-15-2010, 06:48 PM	#8
rahatawa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 86	Re: Poor Timing: Engine Issues Thanks Bob. Free iPhone app. Last edited by rahatawa; 12-15-2010 at 06:50 PM.



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