Science Abuse Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 The car is having some trouble coming out of its winter hibernation. It went in starting just fine with its Braille battery. It has come out turning, but not firing... unless jumped. The Braille gives it about 12.5-12.9 volts, which is enough to turn it convincingly for about 10 seconds, but it wont fire. Jumping it gives it 14.3 volts, which fires it up. Charging systems pumps out 14.5 volts. Revs up to the top without a miss, though I haven't had it on the road and under load. Notes: -It had very little gas in the tank, which obviously didn't last the winter. I added 6 gallons of 93 and some octane boost. Since adding the fuel, the car has idled (at 2000rpm) for a total of about 20 minutes. I would think it would have pulled the new fuel through the lines by now. -Plugs, wires distributor, everything related to ignition is at least 9 years old, apart from the starter solenoid which is a year old. It's due for plugs, any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 sounds like cranking amps are not high enough. weather it be a bad connection or poor starter or so on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I think the starter is made of stone, chiseled from the very living earth back in the days of Clin-Ton. It also may or may not have a drip of oil on it... whatever leaks out of the valve cover gasket and isn't burned by the header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Update, if I shut it off, it will start right back up. The battery is unhooked overnight, so it seems like a Hot engine will fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Where are you checking this voltage? I am thinking you have a bad connection at the battery cables- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 battery or a cable problem take the battery to your local autoparts store and have them test it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I've taken them at the battery, at the Alternator, at the starter solenoid, at a fuse panel, anywhere I can find hotness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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