It's these little things that drive me nuts..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmcshorty · 05-26-2003, 12:02 AM

I've been trying to find the problem as to why my truck wouldn't start. Starter wouldn't even turn over. I've been wasting my time chasing wires, changing my starter, pulling out my hair, etc, when I noticed that my lights were looking a little dim. Turns out it's a near dead battery. Grrrrr.....

Longhorn Man · 05-26-2003, 12:03 AM

Been there, done that. Not with a dead battery, but other 'stupid' mistakes.
Live and learn.

krue · 05-26-2003, 12:44 AM

I'm not trying to be a wise acre but you have to start simple and go from there! That's a lesson I've learned the hard way!

Longhorn Man · 05-26-2003, 12:46 AM

I was gonna say KISS Keep It Simple Stupid...but I didn't.

In hind sight...I'm glad I didn't.

lpaine · 05-26-2003, 02:08 AM

Shorty- You've got to stay off the "Highway to Hell" as it is known to have "High Voltage" around it-no wonder you have electrical problems! Sorry, I could'nt "resist" the a.c-d.c. thing-oh, bad pun!

supercheyenne · 05-26-2003, 07:09 AM

I changed out an alternator once only to find that a fuse was blown.

I've done other ingnorant things, but this one is the funniest to me. The older I get I do manage to gain some wisdom though.

Huck · 05-26-2003, 08:10 AM

AH GRASSHOPPER---- Also check the ground from your battery to your block and your block to your firewall. been there done that----time and again!!!!!!
"WISDOM THROUGH EXPERIENCE IS PRICELESS UNLESS YOU FORGET IT"! Huck

**old Rusty C10** · 05-26-2003, 10:59 AM

live and learn its always best to start simple first then start working on the harder stuff

cableguy0 · 05-26-2003, 11:52 AM

yes i agree dont automatically before you check the simple im only 19 and i have wasted a good bit of money from jumping to conclusions but i pretty well learned my lesson on things and go after the stupid things first

bigjimzlll · 05-26-2003, 11:56 AM

the little things drive you nuts? Its not a drive..just a short putt...lol

05-26-2003, 12:02 AM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	It's these little things that drive me nuts..... I've been trying to find the problem as to why my truck wouldn't start. Starter wouldn't even turn over. I've been wasting my time chasing wires, changing my starter, pulling out my hair, etc, when I noticed that my lights were looking a little dim. Turns out it's a near dead battery. Grrrrr..... __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-26-2003, 12:44 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I'm not trying to be a wise acre but you have to start simple and go from there! That's a lesson I've learned the hard way! __________________ "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"

05-26-2003, 02:08 AM	#5
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Shorty- You've got to stay off the "Highway to Hell" as it is known to have "High Voltage" around it-no wonder you have electrical problems! Sorry, I could'nt "resist" the a.c-d.c. thing-oh, bad pun! __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

05-26-2003, 10:59 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	live and learn its always best to start simple first then start working on the harder stuff __________________ 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!!

05-26-2003, 11:52 AM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	yes i agree dont automatically before you check the simple im only 19 and i have wasted a good bit of money from jumping to conclusions but i pretty well learned my lesson on things and go after the stupid things first __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-26-2003, 12:03 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Been there, done that. Not with a dead battery, but other 'stupid' mistakes. Live and learn.

05-26-2003, 12:46 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was gonna say KISS Keep It Simple Stupid...but I didn't. In hind sight...I'm glad I didn't.

05-26-2003, 07:09 AM	#6
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	I changed out an alternator once only to find that a fuse was blown. I've done other ingnorant things, but this one is the funniest to me. The older I get I do manage to gain some wisdom though.

05-26-2003, 08:10 AM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	AH GRASSHOPPER---- Also check the ground from your battery to your block and your block to your firewall. been there done that----time and again!!!!!! "WISDOM THROUGH EXPERIENCE IS PRICELESS UNLESS YOU FORGET IT"! Huck

05-26-2003, 11:56 AM	#10
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	the little things drive you nuts? Its not a drive..just a short putt...lol __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA



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