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70' GMC · 11-16-2008, 10:06 PM

I think it could be because of cold weather? Battery or spark plugs? Battery is only a year and a half old.

Help me guys

allen123 · 11-16-2008, 10:08 PM

my truck was doing that to
take your battery up to your O'reilly's or whatever you have and get it checked out
It's happened to me a few times first time it was my altenator then the next time my battery was fried

60ratrod · 11-16-2008, 10:23 PM

more info please. if the starter is clicking, check the battery, if you hear the starter spin but not engage, then its the starter solenoid. or its a bad wire somewhere...

sdkid · 11-16-2008, 10:23 PM

Make sure the cables are clean. Use a bruch to be sure.

70' GMC · 11-17-2008, 12:32 PM

ok tried to crank it. it made a buzzing/humming noise and there was red light that said brake on the fuel gauge. It cranked the 4th or 5th time.

72freak · 11-17-2008, 02:00 PM

Load test the battery and then join the armed forces

cdowns · 11-17-2008, 02:13 PM

Clean your cabels both ends both cables

70' GMC · 11-17-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

Clean your cabels both ends both cables

with what a wire brush or a cleaner????

cdowns · 11-17-2008, 02:58 PM

use whatever you'got and make them and where they mount to shiney//you can even use your toothbrush with toothpaste as long as you get the metal clean and shiney

MrBeast · 11-17-2008, 03:35 PM

also try bumping the selanoid with a hammer handle a couple of times.

retodd7711 · 11-17-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Load test the battery and then join the armed forces

Have to agree with you on that one.

70' GMC · 11-17-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBeast

also try bumping the selanoid with a hammer handle a couple of times.

Did and it works a little. How much do the selenoids cost?

MrBeast · 11-17-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

Did and it works a little. How much do the selenoids cost?

you running headers? and by works a little, what do you mean?

70' GMC · 11-17-2008, 10:17 PM

no headers itll click and then crank. its the starter and I cant find my receipt and it has a 3 year warranty and i got it from napa for 80 bucks.

I found my receipt about 30 minutes ago

11-16-2008, 10:06 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday I think it could be because of cold weather? Battery or spark plugs? Battery is only a year and a half old. Help me guys __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

11-16-2008, 10:08 PM	#2
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday my truck was doing that to take your battery up to your O'reilly's or whatever you have and get it checked out It's happened to me a few times first time it was my altenator then the next time my battery was fried __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

11-16-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday more info please. if the starter is clicking, check the battery, if you hear the starter spin but not engage, then its the starter solenoid. or its a bad wire somewhere...

11-16-2008, 10:23 PM	#4
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday Make sure the cables are clean. Use a bruch to be sure. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

11-17-2008, 12:32 PM	#5
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday ok tried to crank it. it made a buzzing/humming noise and there was red light that said brake on the fuel gauge. It cranked the 4th or 5th time. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

11-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#6
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday Load test the battery and then join the armed forces __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-17-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday Clean your cabels both ends both cables __________________ 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

11-17-2008, 02:58 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday use whatever you'got and make them and where they mount to shiney//you can even use your toothbrush with toothpaste as long as you get the metal clean and shiney __________________ 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 Last edited by cdowns; 11-17-2008 at 02:58 PM.

11-17-2008, 03:35 PM	#10
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday also try bumping the selanoid with a hammer handle a couple of times. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

11-17-2008, 10:17 PM	#14
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Truck doesn't want to crank it just started doing it yesterday no headers itll click and then crank. its the starter and I cant find my receipt and it has a 3 year warranty and i got it from napa for 80 bucks. I found my receipt about 30 minutes ago __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible! Last edited by 70' GMC; 11-17-2008 at 11:36 PM.



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