<VV> Fw: Re: help

[chuck mckinley]

I've had a similar problem where the battery goes dead very quickly and
you can't restart the car - turned out to be a nearly total short to
ground in the starter solenoid. Replaced the solenoid ($15 at Auto
Zone), problem solved. This might not be your specific problem, but it's
worth a look. 

Chuck McKinley

On Wed, 2011-07-13 at 10:08 -0600, shortle wrote:
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> -----Forwarded Message-----
> >From: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> >Sent: Jul 13, 2011 9:14 AM
> >To: John Konkal <jkonkal at centurylink.net>
> >Subject: Re: <VV> help
> >
> >BATTERY DEAD!?! Does the engine crank over properly? Has the charging system been properly tested?
> >Thanks for more pertinent information.
> >Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >>From: John Konkal <jkonkal at centurylink.net>
> >>Sent: Jul 13, 2011 7:58 AM
> >>To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
> >>Subject: Re: <VV> help
> >>
> >>1967 Monza 95 hp 5speed. Problem started when stalled by driver while  
> >>moving, tried to restart, no go, battery dead. JUmp started drove  
> >>home , got new battery.
> >>	Started up with new battery, let run, but when started to drive  
> >>stalled out, would not restart, could smell gas.
> >>Checked for spark at plugs, OK, checked for gas at carb jets OK,  
> >>checked distributer OK, checked all connections OK
> >>	When trying to restart occasionally will sounds it wants to start  
> >>but never takes hold.
> >>Recently replaced plugs, plug wires, coil, fuel filter, fuel lines,  
> >>distributor, ran good until now.
> >>	Will appreciate any comments!
> >>
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