71 Cheyenne starting issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

65chevysub · 10-18-2022, 11:22 AM

Good Morning all. I am helping a lady friend with her 71 Cheyenne with a 350, but cant get it to start. It ran for about a minute, then wouldn't crank, but the solenoid was working. Replaced the starter, and battery, and its still doing the same thing. Positive cable to the starter is getting real warm at the same time. Truck has sat for 3 months since it last ran. It has an HEI distributor, wires are good as well as the plugs. Lots of wiring in the engine compartment that I think goes to the AC(removed), but don't think it's anything for ignition since it ran for a minute. Any ideas what to look for?
Thanks everyone

**kwmech** · 10-18-2022, 11:32 AM

If the plus cable is getting hot, check the ground cable and make sure it is tight on the engine block and batt. Heat is resistance

RustyPile · 10-18-2022, 05:22 PM

Another possibility to consider.. A remote possibility, but still a possibility --- Engine has seized....

**Steeveedee** · 10-18-2022, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyPile

Another possibility to consider.. A remote possibility, but still a possibility --- Engine has seized....

That was my thought, too. Hot battery cable and no crank. Seen it many times.

OP- usually when an engine is seized, then the starter will make a high pitched humming noise.

LNP · 10-18-2022, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

If the plus cable is getting hot, check the ground cable and make sure it is tight on the engine block and batt. Heat is resistance

This was my thoughts as well. A bad ground can really ruin your day. Look the cable ends over good to insure theres no corrosion any where around the end terminal. Corrosion can get between the eyelet and the wire itself causing a loss of grounding.

65chevysub · 10-20-2022, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyPile

Another possibility to consider.. A remote possibility, but still a possibility --- Engine has seized....

Engine is free. It ran for about a minute then wouldn’t start again. Oil is full
Posted via Mobile Device

65chevysub · 10-20-2022, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNP

This was my thoughts as well. A bad ground can really ruin your day. Look the cable ends over good to insure theres no corrosion any where around the end terminal. Corrosion can get between the eyelet and the wire itself causing a loss of grounding.

I’ll have that checked next.
Posted via Mobile Device

10-18-2022, 11:22 AM	#1
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	71 Cheyenne starting issue Good Morning all. I am helping a lady friend with her 71 Cheyenne with a 350, but cant get it to start. It ran for about a minute, then wouldn't crank, but the solenoid was working. Replaced the starter, and battery, and its still doing the same thing. Positive cable to the starter is getting real warm at the same time. Truck has sat for 3 months since it last ran. It has an HEI distributor, wires are good as well as the plugs. Lots of wiring in the engine compartment that I think goes to the AC(removed), but don't think it's anything for ignition since it ran for a minute. Any ideas what to look for? Thanks everyone

10-18-2022, 11:32 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: 71 Cheyenne starting issue If the plus cable is getting hot, check the ground cable and make sure it is tight on the engine block and batt. Heat is resistance

10-18-2022, 05:22 PM	#3
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,841	Re: 71 Cheyenne starting issue Another possibility to consider.. A remote possibility, but still a possibility --- Engine has seized....



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.