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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Redondo Beach CA
Posts: 131
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truck doesnt always start
About 1 out of every 10 times my truck wont start for what reason I dont know. When I try it again an hour or so later it starts no problem. Ive checked the alt, starter and all wires in between the only thing I havent checked is the ignition switch could that be the problem I dont want to buy one and it not be the problem was wondering if any body could help.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
Posts: 5,883
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got good ground straps between the frame and engine???
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Redondo Beach CA
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forgot to add that I took them off of the frame sanded to bare metal and put them back still no luck
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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when you say it won't start....
it turns over..and won't start????? won't turn over???? |
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Redondo Beach CA
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when I turn the key its dead silent like theres no battery in it. Then a little while later it starts right up thats why I think it may be the ignition switch
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Melville, SK
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My 69 did that. Had the battery tested and it turned out to be a little bit whacko.......gave odd readings. Replaced it and haven't had a problem since. That may not be your problem, but its a free place to start.......
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles
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I would hazard a guess at a starter solenoid. Easy to figure out if you have a volt meter. When it does not start check the voltage at the little terminals on the starter. No volts = switch/wiring problem. Volts= solenoid problem
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Redondo Beach CA
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thanks for all the help guys I will try thoses things tomorrow and see what I come up with. Also if any more ideas please post.
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: I live in the state of denial....
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I'll second the starter selenoid, my '71 had the same problem, but mine being stick I would just push it and it would start, I would always park downhill :p
I replace the selenoid one day and it hasn't done since then. |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Check the wires that are on the solenoid. On my truck they fried and that was causing a similiar problem.
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA
Posts: 1,584
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Don't forget the battery cables. Check them with an OHM meter. They might look good on the end but be all corroded under the plastic covering.
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#12 |
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: atl.ga
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I had a 69 that did that very same thing. Do you have HEI? if so check to make sure that you have a switched hot wire to the bat.side of the HEI. hope this helps
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#13 |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
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What are you running in the truck..........
Battery may not have enough reserve cranking power to do the job...... Check how old the battery is as well.....
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Anchorage, AK
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I don't know if you have headers. If you do the heat could cause the starter to do that. Mine starter like that and just got worse. I ended up changing it out with a smaller one from a late model Chevy.
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