Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RatBrawd · 06-29-2017, 01:23 PM

Hi guys! I've noticed an issue on more than one of the Chevy's we have. When turning the key to RUN position to start on the 62, 67 C-10s and 57 Bel Air, it makes 1 tick/tap noise but will not turn over. It almost sounds like something is tapping something every time you tap it to Run. It's random, and sometimes if you have the patience to keep trying, it will finally seem to engage and turn over. All 3 are vehicles are AT Column shift, and the BF has a theory that if you slam the shifter through all gears and back into Park/Neutral, it makes it start. I haven't seen this happen regularly to make me think this is where the issue somehow lies. Have any of you experienced this? What was the solution for you? Also, what other quirks do we have to work through as owners of these Cool Old Classics?

Nanook · 06-29-2017, 02:58 PM

That is typical of a starter/starter circuit problem.
Things to check...battery cable connections, starter solenoid, battery condition, etc.

TopFuel1966 · 06-29-2017, 03:21 PM

If after you have checked the condition of the battery and the cables and their connections for corrosion and tightness you still have issues, Google "GM starter heat soak".

**The Rocknrod** · 06-29-2017, 03:39 PM

This link is the FAQ page, in it you will find a bunch of threads:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002
Starting issues related to heat soaking of the starter

RatBrawd · 06-29-2017, 05:31 PM

So after reading this Index,(which I apologize for not referring to first) I'm gathering the issue is in an overheated starter solenoid. As far as starter heat shields or starter solenoid heat shields, do they work to keep heat out or do they hold the heat in? I recently sold a customer a heat shield and wondered about it; Or, am I missing the point all together and the "heat soaking" is actually internal to the solenoid? I'm sorry for sounding Dumb. I just want to learn and understand.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-30-2017, 09:38 AM

Keep heat away from the starter solenoid. Also grounds can be a problem, not clean connections etc.

gmcbigbl · 06-30-2017, 10:08 AM

All column automatics, first thing I'd check is the neutral safety switch not properly aligned

06-29-2017, 01:23 PM	#1
RatBrawd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: pueblo, co Posts: 6	Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? Hi guys! I've noticed an issue on more than one of the Chevy's we have. When turning the key to RUN position to start on the 62, 67 C-10s and 57 Bel Air, it makes 1 tick/tap noise but will not turn over. It almost sounds like something is tapping something every time you tap it to Run. It's random, and sometimes if you have the patience to keep trying, it will finally seem to engage and turn over. All 3 are vehicles are AT Column shift, and the BF has a theory that if you slam the shifter through all gears and back into Park/Neutral, it makes it start. I haven't seen this happen regularly to make me think this is where the issue somehow lies. Have any of you experienced this? What was the solution for you? Also, what other quirks do we have to work through as owners of these Cool Old Classics?

06-29-2017, 02:58 PM	#2
Nanook Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgetown, TX and Bragg Creek, AB Posts: 175	Re: Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? That is typical of a starter/starter circuit problem. Things to check...battery cable connections, starter solenoid, battery condition, etc.

06-29-2017, 03:21 PM	#3
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? If after you have checked the condition of the battery and the cables and their connections for corrosion and tightness you still have issues, Google "GM starter heat soak".

06-29-2017, 03:39 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? This link is the FAQ page, in it you will find a bunch of threads: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002 Starting issues related to heat soaking of the starter __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-29-2017, 05:31 PM	#5
RatBrawd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: pueblo, co Posts: 6	Re: Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? So after reading this Index,(which I apologize for not referring to first) I'm gathering the issue is in an overheated starter solenoid. As far as starter heat shields or starter solenoid heat shields, do they work to keep heat out or do they hold the heat in? I recently sold a customer a heat shield and wondered about it; Or, am I missing the point all together and the "heat soaking" is actually internal to the solenoid? I'm sorry for sounding Dumb. I just want to learn and understand. Last edited by RatBrawd; 06-30-2017 at 12:37 PM.

06-30-2017, 09:38 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? Keep heat away from the starter solenoid. Also grounds can be a problem, not clean connections etc. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-30-2017, 10:08 AM	#7
gmcbigbl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 67	Re: Common Quirks As A Classic Chevy Owner? All column automatics, first thing I'd check is the neutral safety switch not properly aligned



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