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Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-31-2005, 08:14 PM

I am having problems with starting the motor and keeping it running in my truck. Like when I go to start it, it acts like it does not want to turn over at all. My lights go somewhat dimmer then usual but not all that dim. I checked the battery and it seems to be fine. I put a new starter on there like a month ago. I was having problems with it staying running, fixed that by pulling of the carb and swapping it with another 1 I had laying around. I replaced the fuel filter and it seemed a little dirty but not bad. I had replaced the fuel pump like 6 months ago so I don't think thats a problem. I am open to any suggestions whether it might be something simple I can't think of or something I don't know about.I am hoping its something simple. Thanx for any comments.
-Later

f.monroe · 11-01-2005, 01:08 AM

Timing sounds like its too far advanced. Retard it a little and see what happens . Frank

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-01-2005, 05:06 AM

I went out and tried to retard it and it did not help at all.
-Later

88scottsdale · 11-01-2005, 08:38 AM

Sounds like your ground strap, Check the ground going to your engine.

87 STEPPER · 11-01-2005, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 88scottsdale

Sounds like your ground strap, Check the ground going to your engine.

Yep! thats what i was gonna suggest.

Also check your battery cables they can look fine but be corroded internally and cause high resistance.

Also check the wiring at the dist. and coil for poor connections

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-02-2005, 05:00 AM

I checked out the battery cables and they seemed good, but I quess if nothing else works I could just go get new ones. I checked all the grounds and they seemed to be all fine. Did not check the wiring at the distributar and coil connections yet though. Thanx for the suggestions and keep them coming!!
-Later

slimone · 11-02-2005, 08:01 AM

Hi, How long has it been since you did a good tune up on it? , check for vacumn leaks ,like around carb base plate, vac leaks can cause it to not run good. as for the starter problem ,do a draw test on battery an check all connections ,clean an tight , also take a good look at your dist cap inside of it for cracks or burns . good luck Slim

bodydropped · 11-02-2005, 01:29 PM

mine u start it and it idles weird and u go to take off it wants to die but if u baby the gas it runs good i just put a new cap and rotor but i was told its my accelator pump on my carb i have no vaccum leaks at all and im runnin a holley 4bbl

10-31-2005, 08:14 PM	#1
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? I am having problems with starting the motor and keeping it running in my truck. Like when I go to start it, it acts like it does not want to turn over at all. My lights go somewhat dimmer then usual but not all that dim. I checked the battery and it seems to be fine. I put a new starter on there like a month ago. I was having problems with it staying running, fixed that by pulling of the carb and swapping it with another 1 I had laying around. I replaced the fuel filter and it seemed a little dirty but not bad. I had replaced the fuel pump like 6 months ago so I don't think thats a problem. I am open to any suggestions whether it might be something simple I can't think of or something I don't know about.I am hoping its something simple. Thanx for any comments. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-01-2005, 01:08 AM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? Timing sounds like its too far advanced. Retard it a little and see what happens . Frank

11-01-2005, 05:06 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? I went out and tried to retard it and it did not help at all. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-01-2005, 08:38 AM	#4
88scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HALIFAX NS Posts: 25	Re: Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? Sounds like your ground strap, Check the ground going to your engine.

11-02-2005, 05:00 AM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? I checked out the battery cables and they seemed good, but I quess if nothing else works I could just go get new ones. I checked all the grounds and they seemed to be all fine. Did not check the wiring at the distributar and coil connections yet though. Thanx for the suggestions and keep them coming!! -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-02-2005, 08:01 AM	#7
slimone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dolan Springs Arizona Posts: 28	Re: Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? Hi, How long has it been since you did a good tune up on it? , check for vacumn leaks ,like around carb base plate, vac leaks can cause it to not run good. as for the starter problem ,do a draw test on battery an check all connections ,clean an tight , also take a good look at your dist cap inside of it for cracks or burns . good luck Slim

11-02-2005, 01:29 PM	#8
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: Having problems with my motor starting and staying running again? mine u start it and it idles weird and u go to take off it wants to die but if u baby the gas it runs good i just put a new cap and rotor but i was told its my accelator pump on my carb i have no vaccum leaks at all and im runnin a holley 4bbl __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg



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