Sorry for the confusion...I should have been clearer. The engine doesn't
crank at all. I tested the voltage at the battery posts as well as the
connection on the starter. I also tested the voltage at the connector for
the solenoid. I did clean both posts and replaced the positive clamp as
the
old one did have a break in it. All lights, power, accessories do power
on.
Thanks again for the assistance
"John Henderson" <jhenRemoveThis@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Larry wrote:
>
>> I need your expertise. The car had been running fine, but now
>> it will not start turning the key, but will start with a push
>> and popping the clutch. Thought it most likely was the
>> starter, so I pulled it and had it tested.
>> Of course it and the solenoid tested out just fine. Back in
>> it went.
>>
>> There is correct voltage to the starter, the solenoid and the
>> battery voltage is fine. Plugs, wires and distributor cap are
>> also okay. I didn't test the starter relay (wasn't quite sure
>> how). I realize the trouble can't be diagnosed on-line, but
>> I'm open to suggestions as to what to try/test next. I've got
>> a Chilton manual for it and am technically inclined to a
>> point, but as I've gotten older, the point has gotten duller.
>> Thanks in advance for the suggestions and input.
>
> You say that the battery voltage is fine, but how and where are
> you measuring it?
>
> Are you measuring it under cranking load? Are you measuring it
> at the battery posts, or further downstream towards the starter
> motor?
>
> Are the battery cables tightly attached to clean battery posts?
> If there's a bad connection between battery and starter, then
> the voltage at the battery will not be dropping realistically
> while cranking.
>
> If you're measuring resting (unloaded) battery voltage, this
> gives you very little information about the condition of the
> battery.
>
> Does the starter crank the engine? If so, is it cranking more
> slowly than would be expected from a good battery?
>
> John
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