[V8Vairs] Starting problems

[Larry]

Thanks Matt:
I think what is happening is that the starter needs more amperage 
than the battery can supply. I connected 2 batteries in parallel and 
it was the best start ever. I could tell both took a heavy hit based 
on the amount of recharge that was needed to bring them up to full. I 
also found out my garage type battery charger is not working properly 
so I was not really recharging. Before the starter seemed to struggle 
to get the first turn, now it spins nicely. I am going to check out 
the alternator and do a load test on the battery. I may even put in a 
second battery with a switch for #1, #2 or both.

Larry

At 04:05 PM 11/24/2007, you wrote:
>Put a voltmeter on the battery posts and try to crank....less than 
>10..bad bat.
>
>Jumper directly from the Bat Pos Cable on the solinoid to the "S"? 
>terminal....? test again...
>
>
>Matt Nall
>Webspace: http://members.aol.com/patiomatt
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry <larry at larryboardman.com>
>To: v8vairs at corvair.org
>Sent: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:17 am
>Subject: [V8Vairs] Wheels
>
>
> >I want to put a nice set of wheels on my Torvair but am having a 
> lot >of trouble finding anything that will fit because of the 
> extreme >offset used on the Toronado wheel. I was hoping to find 
> something >like a Torque Master wheels for all around. Any suggestions??
>?
>Also - I am having starter problems. The last time I tried to start, 
>it made 1 click. No chatter, no spin. I checked the battery, all 
>cables and finally removed the starter and took it to an automotive 
>electric rebuilder. He could not find anything wrong but he replaced 
>the solenoid anyway. When it was working, it would seem to struggle 
>to crank. If the voltage from the dash starter switch to the 
>solenoid were low, could that be the problem? What about engine 
>timing? The wire gauge used is maybe 18 or 20. I'm going to put the 
>starter back in today.?
>?
>Thanks.?
>?
>Larry in COLD Connecticut.?
>?
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