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MSL · 06-26-2003, 02:46 AM

Ok i am now having starting problems with my truck it will start up fine but after i drive it it wont start it acts like the battery is dead or something once i get it started it runs ok. could you guys give me some ideas as what could be wrong i replaced the alt and battery.

the baron · 06-26-2003, 03:47 AM

Hi MSL ,
got the same problem a few weeks ago , the alt loaded nicely , but the battery ( although 12,98 V on the voltmeter ) wouldn't crank the engine like it should do & the battery was emptied in a few seconds.
When the battery was put in // with another one , problem solved.
I checked all the wires , it was the big red one from the battery to the starter which was loose at the starter , the nut had to be tightened back , problem solved...
Maybe it is not that , take a look , you never know

The Baron
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1979 C10 long bed , Olds 350ci engine , stock
1977 Impala Sedan 250ci , "Ye Old Reliable"
1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

MSL · 06-26-2003, 04:15 AM

Ya i was thinking the wires might be loose i will give that a try and see.thanks

*1FaastC10* · 06-26-2003, 08:03 AM

have your battery tested, i had a similar problem with my 82. it would run fine, and started great from dead cold. once it got warmed up, it wouldnt refire until it cooled down. turns out that i had a dead cell.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-26-2003, 10:58 AM

If your battery tests out ok its the starter solenoid

71-longbed · 06-26-2003, 12:43 PM

if your connections are tight and clean and your battery is good.... if it clicks whe you turn the key to the on position right before it cranks over...then your solenoid is fine and your starter is bad ... mine did something simiiar and i fix the problem by changin the starter out .... check the easy and cheap stuff first

good luck

MSL · 06-26-2003, 05:34 PM

Thanks guys i will give those a try and see what happens.

MSL · 06-28-2003, 02:28 AM

Well i got under the truck and removed the sarter the solenoid was loose i removed it and the thing is shot and the battery cable is toasted im suprised my truck started. so i will be replacing those and hope that cures the problem.

MSL · 06-29-2003, 04:50 AM

Well the update on my truck is i replaced the starter and cables and now its running great starts right up. so far no problems iw ill give it a good test tommorow.

06-26-2003, 02:46 AM	#1
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	starting problem Ok i am now having starting problems with my truck it will start up fine but after i drive it it wont start it acts like the battery is dead or something once i get it started it runs ok. could you guys give me some ideas as what could be wrong i replaced the alt and battery.

06-26-2003, 03:47 AM	#2
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Got the same problem... Hi MSL , got the same problem a few weeks ago , the alt loaded nicely , but the battery ( although 12,98 V on the voltmeter ) wouldn't crank the engine like it should do & the battery was emptied in a few seconds. When the battery was put in // with another one , problem solved. I checked all the wires , it was the big red one from the battery to the starter which was loose at the starter , the nut had to be tightened back , problem solved... Maybe it is not that , take a look , you never know The Baron ____________________________________________________ 1979 C10 long bed , Olds 350ci engine , stock 1977 Impala Sedan 250ci , "Ye Old Reliable" 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

06-26-2003, 10:58 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	If your battery tests out ok its the starter solenoid __________________ 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!!

06-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#6
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	if your connections are tight and clean and your battery is good.... if it clicks whe you turn the key to the on position right before it cranks over...then your solenoid is fine and your starter is bad ... mine did something simiiar and i fix the problem by changin the starter out .... check the easy and cheap stuff first good luck __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

06-26-2003, 04:15 AM	#3
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Ya i was thinking the wires might be loose i will give that a try and see.thanks

06-26-2003, 08:03 AM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	have your battery tested, i had a similar problem with my 82. it would run fine, and started great from dead cold. once it got warmed up, it wouldnt refire until it cooled down. turns out that i had a dead cell.

06-26-2003, 05:34 PM	#7
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Thanks guys i will give those a try and see what happens.

06-28-2003, 02:28 AM	#8
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Well i got under the truck and removed the sarter the solenoid was loose i removed it and the thing is shot and the battery cable is toasted im suprised my truck started. so i will be replacing those and hope that cures the problem.

06-29-2003, 04:50 AM	#9
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Well the update on my truck is i replaced the starter and cables and now its running great starts right up. so far no problems iw ill give it a good test tommorow.



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