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Lynx · 11-28-2003, 10:13 PM

WELL! i got to the store and shut my truck off, come back out to start it and NOTHING not even a click. The power workes fine, nice and bright head lights but nothing. So i call AMA and they come and try boosting it and nothing. Then we had to tow it to the shop... it was a terrible sight seeing her up on the truck being dragged away.....

Also since it is feezing cold here and there is a foot of snow on the ground and its still snowing i had to take her to a shop..... and am unable to do the repairs my self

My guess is that the weak battey caused the starter and alternator to fail... or somthing around those lines... ARrgg just what i need with final exams, chirstmas and birthrdays.... to stress me out...

Ben

**old Rusty C10** · 11-28-2003, 11:28 PM

if you had lights prolly the alt is ok sounds like the starter crapped to me

Lynx · 11-29-2003, 12:04 AM

the alternator is ok... and thats about it, it has trouble under load and cool temps(like lights stereo and heater) I have to fix that as well, which i can do, and panned on doing this weekend but now that plan is scratched.

Ben

phantom dually · 11-29-2003, 01:42 AM

Sounds like a bad fusible link near the starter.

crackajacka · 11-29-2003, 02:59 AM

or the key isnt turning all the way, im starting to run into that lol

Prerunner1982 · 11-29-2003, 04:42 AM

ignition switch on top of the column.... or even park/neutral safety switch... try starting it in N......

Lynx · 11-29-2003, 08:29 PM

Well all is better now. Turns out that the P/O had put a starter in her that was way to small, and the strap between the selenoid had broke off! I was totaly suprised at the mechanic since he came in on a satruday and charged me normal hours to get it done, it was done before i even got up in the morning!

So i took her home and went to work on the alternator, decided i wanted somthing bigger any way, and went and got a new 78amp one and tossed her in. She is now starting and running perfectly!

Ben

11-28-2003, 10:13 PM	#1
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Well aint this fun! WELL! i got to the store and shut my truck off, come back out to start it and NOTHING not even a click. The power workes fine, nice and bright head lights but nothing. So i call AMA and they come and try boosting it and nothing. Then we had to tow it to the shop... it was a terrible sight seeing her up on the truck being dragged away..... Also since it is feezing cold here and there is a foot of snow on the ground and its still snowing i had to take her to a shop..... and am unable to do the repairs my self My guess is that the weak battey caused the starter and alternator to fail... or somthing around those lines... ARrgg just what i need with final exams, chirstmas and birthrdays.... to stress me out... Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

11-28-2003, 11:28 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	if you had lights prolly the alt is ok sounds like the starter crapped to me __________________ 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!!

11-29-2003, 12:04 AM	#3
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	the alternator is ok... and thats about it, it has trouble under load and cool temps(like lights stereo and heater) I have to fix that as well, which i can do, and panned on doing this weekend but now that plan is scratched. Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

11-29-2003, 01:42 AM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Sounds like a bad fusible link near the starter. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-29-2003, 02:59 AM	#5
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	or the key isnt turning all the way, im starting to run into that lol __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-29-2003, 04:42 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	ignition switch on top of the column.... or even park/neutral safety switch... try starting it in N...... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-29-2003, 08:29 PM	#7
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Well all is better now. Turns out that the P/O had put a starter in her that was way to small, and the strap between the selenoid had broke off! I was totaly suprised at the mechanic since he came in on a satruday and charged me normal hours to get it done, it was done before i even got up in the morning! So i took her home and went to work on the alternator, decided i wanted somthing bigger any way, and went and got a new 78amp one and tossed her in. She is now starting and running perfectly! Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

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