Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stangalang · 03-23-2007, 05:17 PM

Okay this is what is going on I have a new starter(Oriely"s), new alternater, fairly new battery, new ground wire, and pos wire all connections are tight. My battery has 700 cranking when I give it a jump it fires up or I put a freshly charge battery in, I put the voly meter on it while it is running and it reads a little over 14 then I let it run for least 5 mins and I shut it off and try to start it again and the starter drags and then clicks I have check everything I know to check am I missing something?

Eyegore · 03-23-2007, 05:25 PM

Check your ground not on the battery but on the motor - is it tight. Also check cables installed are they tight at the starter. If you want to check to see if its a start problem have someone turn the key to start and lightly tap the starter with the handle of hamer, if it engauges then you may have a bad starter. Also make sure your parking brake is on and your on good terms with whomever your using to start it while you climb underneath.

us111 · 03-23-2007, 07:07 PM

i haven't had the problem myself but i have seen talk on here where the starter's are getting hot due to no heatshield or to close to header's..when they get hot they will do what your's is,,try a search or hopefully someone with first hand knowledge will jump in..

**old Rusty C10** · 03-23-2007, 07:56 PM

when you give it a jump it starts when its cold or it will start with a jump when hot? ( it isnt clear to me the way its written)
you may want to pull off the negative cable and check with a test light if there is a short draining the battery
the heat shield is one idea and also bad block ground
when you get in the truck cold do you have radio and fan horn and lights? how about when hot?

Restrorob · 03-23-2007, 08:24 PM

I would jump it off and drive it to Oriel's and let them test everything with their machine since you have their parts on there.

krue · 03-23-2007, 08:37 PM

stangalang · 03-23-2007, 08:55 PM

Man you guys were a big help the problem was a poor ground and the block was not grounded I did both and now she roaring again

Thanks

mySAVIOReigns · 03-23-2007, 08:56 PM

This is hilarious - I was about to post this same question. Thanks! lol

03-23-2007, 05:17 PM	#1
stangalang Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: h-town Posts: 13	Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) Okay this is what is going on I have a new starter(Oriely"s), new alternater, fairly new battery, new ground wire, and pos wire all connections are tight. My battery has 700 cranking when I give it a jump it fires up or I put a freshly charge battery in, I put the voly meter on it while it is running and it reads a little over 14 then I let it run for least 5 mins and I shut it off and try to start it again and the starter drags and then clicks I have check everything I know to check am I missing something?

03-23-2007, 05:25 PM	#2
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) Check your ground not on the battery but on the motor - is it tight. Also check cables installed are they tight at the starter. If you want to check to see if its a start problem have someone turn the key to start and lightly tap the starter with the handle of hamer, if it engauges then you may have a bad starter. Also make sure your parking brake is on and your on good terms with whomever your using to start it while you climb underneath. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-23-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) i haven't had the problem myself but i have seen talk on here where the starter's are getting hot due to no heatshield or to close to header's..when they get hot they will do what your's is,,try a search or hopefully someone with first hand knowledge will jump in..

03-23-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) when you give it a jump it starts when its cold or it will start with a jump when hot? ( it isnt clear to me the way its written) you may want to pull off the negative cable and check with a test light if there is a short draining the battery the heat shield is one idea and also bad block ground when you get in the truck cold do you have radio and fan horn and lights? how about when hot? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-23-2007, 08:24 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) I would jump it off and drive it to Oriel's and let them test everything with their machine since you have their parts on there. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-23-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-23-2007, 08:55 PM	#7
stangalang Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: h-town Posts: 13	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) Man you guys were a big help the problem was a poor ground and the block was not grounded I did both and now she roaring again Thanks

03-23-2007, 08:56 PM	#8
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Help!!!! Starting Problem(@#$!) This is hilarious - I was about to post this same question. Thanks! lol __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

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