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Daryl Cortez · 10-01-2005, 10:05 AM

I purchased a 71 chevy short fleet and it has a 327 engine. I've been having this problem with it after cruising around and I turn it off, it won't start. All my lights still work but not even a click when I turn the key. After turning the key for a couple minutes it'll start. This went on for about 7 months and now it won't start at all. I changed the ignition switch and I took off the starter and had it checked but its good. Before I had it towed home the wrecker driver tried to jump it from the solenoid and it didn't turn over but it sparked. And also my hot wire to the ignition also has spark. I need some help please anyone I have a buyer but not until it runs.

jhow66 · 10-01-2005, 10:34 AM

Replace the solenoid.

*FormerMember* · 10-01-2005, 10:44 AM

Starter solenoid's getting hot.

Replace it and add a shield or go with a remote solenoid ala Furd. There are directions on how to do it.

cdowns · 10-01-2005, 11:43 AM

if your selling it just go get a cheapy rebuilt starter at pepboys or autoparts store of choice

10-01-2005, 10:05 AM	#1
Daryl Cortez Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 7	truck not wanting to start I purchased a 71 chevy short fleet and it has a 327 engine. I've been having this problem with it after cruising around and I turn it off, it won't start. All my lights still work but not even a click when I turn the key. After turning the key for a couple minutes it'll start. This went on for about 7 months and now it won't start at all. I changed the ignition switch and I took off the starter and had it checked but its good. Before I had it towed home the wrecker driver tried to jump it from the solenoid and it didn't turn over but it sparked. And also my hot wire to the ignition also has spark. I need some help please anyone I have a buyer but not until it runs.

10-01-2005, 10:34 AM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Replace the solenoid. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-01-2005, 11:43 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if your selling it just go get a cheapy rebuilt starter at pepboys or autoparts store of choice __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-01-2005, 10:44 AM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Starter solenoid's getting hot. Replace it and add a shield or go with a remote solenoid ala Furd. There are directions on how to do it.



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