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    Starter Problems

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Thanks guys, I think I have it narrowed down.

    I have installed a ford solenoid and that didnt fix it. The starter that is on it right now is a new (not rebuilt) one I got from Carquest. The problem with it is the bolts holding the solenoid were loose and one fell out. Ok, I fixed that, then the bolts holding the starter together were actually loose.

    I called Carquest and they will replace it. I pick it up Thursday when I get to town.

    I am also going to get a heat shield of some sort, or a wrap. Hopefully my starter issues will be over.

    Thanks again,

    Rick

    Starter Problems

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    I had similiar starter issues and after replacing the engine wiring, starter cable, and several starters from my local parts stores I broke down and bought a "new" starter from Jegs. Not a mini starter but a powertech (?) and have had two years of trouble free starting. I had the same trouble with AC compressors from the local places and the fix was buying a new unit vs. rebuilt. I think the quality that goes into rebuilding them for the big parts stores has gone down or something.

    The last and current one is a brand new one, not rebuilt. I got it from Carquest.

    Rick

    Starter Problems

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Nope, I didnt get a chance to play with the Monte today. Its been raining pretty hard here for the last few days and it looks like it is gonna keep it up for a few more days.

    Maybe this weekend!

    Rick

    Starter Problems

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Well, thats one of those "things that make ya go HHMMM!" I think thats a good idea Mr. Bane! Thanks for that. It does make perfectly good sense.

    You know, the "start" wire runs right down between 2 header pipes, and that would make the smaller wire get hot quicker. I shall give it a try.

    Rick

    Starter Problems

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Hey Rick, what was the problem with the other 2 Starters you replaced? Did you ultimately trace it to the Selenoid or was there another issue with the Starters? Are the Starters correct for your engine? Maybe a voltage issue with the Selenoid? Are your leads connected to the correct posts & grounded?

    I know these are dumb questions but referring to my own experiences, I've done a few pretty dumb things that in retrospect, had I gone back thru the process, would have saved me a bunch of additional grief!!

    A little more history on why you had to replace the Starter a few times might give more insight to help you find the root of the problem.

     

    I had heat problems with my Starter when hot, I would turn the key to start it but acted like the battery was practically dead for several cranks and then would turn over and start. Finally figured out it was the Starter, replaced it and no problems since.

     

    Doug

     

    Hi Doug,

    Thanks for responding. I have always been told there are no such things as dumb questions, but then again a coworker proved me wrong:-)

    So, anyway, yes, the first one acted just like that - practically dead for several cranks then starts.

     

    Almost all of them had this clunking noise and then buzzing noise. You know, its really hard to explain sounds and noises a starter makes.

     

    After the first one started acting up I replaced it with a rebuilt one, for a chevy 350 from the parts house. It left me stranded in a parking lot about 75 miles from home. I replaced it in the parking lot with a brand new one from Carquest. And it is the one that lost its bolts. There is still some clunking going on, I even put spacers between the starter and block just to make sure it wasnt too close.

    The main wire is "00" wire coming directly from the battery. The other wire is about 12 gauge wire going to the post on the right (looking from the back of the starter, or front of the engine). No other wires.

    Rick

    Starter Problems

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    This is probably something that has already been posted, but I couldn't find it, so here goes.

    I have gone thru 3 starters in 2 months!

    I am not sure what is going on, at first I thought it was heat related, but the header pipes are about 5 to 6 inches away from the starter. And when I start it cold it still has problems.

    1 of the starters was working fine, then all the sudden it just clicked when I tried to start the car. I think I found the problem with it, it was the 2 bolts that hold the solenoid on. 1 of them was missing and the other was loose.

    You know how you get that awful sound when the bendix stops bendixing? Well one of the 3 was doing that. I took it back to the parts house and they tested it and said it was fine. I put it back on the car and it did the same thing, guess where the bolts for the other starter came from? You got it!

    Anybody have any ideas? Do I need to put a ground strap directly on my starter?

    Rick

    What did you do to your Monte today?

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    Well, I installed my engine and new transmission yesterday. Runs like a top! The transmission is a Turbo 350 out of a pickup and it shifts different than the old one, but I am very pleased with it.

    I only paid $100 for the transmission from a guy on Craigslist. I was worried that it wouldn't work, but it works just fine.

     

    Polished up the engine and got the Monte all spiffy today getting it ready for my first car show this Saturday. I am getting excited!

    Rick

    What did you do to your Monte today?

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    Well, I got a car show coming up on the 12th, and I drove my monte to town the other day and the tranny went out on the way back. Long story short, I got another tranny. So today I pulled the engine and tranny. I have a couple oil leaks on the engine so now is the time to fix it up.

    I will be reinstalling on Sunday and I hope everything goes as planned and I can make it to the show on the 12th.

    Rick

    Turbo 350 issues

    in Drivetrain Tech

    Posted

    Also, I found another Turbo 350 on craigslist for $150 and yesterday I went to look at it and offered the guy $100 and he took it. So, now I have (hopefully) a tranny that will work for me. It doesnt have the shift kit like mine does, but (again hopefully) it will get my monte back on the road for the car show on the 12th.

    And even if it doesnt work, it does have a front pump in it.

    Thanks again,

    Rick

    Turbo 350 issues

    in Drivetrain Tech

    Posted

    Originally Posted By: 71monteme
    drop the pan, make sure the filter and pick up tube did not fall of.

     

    thanh

     

    Beat me too it, since you just did a service I would check that.

    I dropped the pan today and there is no pickup tube in the Turbo 350. The filter mounts directly to a housing and there are 2 screws holding it in place with a gasket under it.

    So I have to assume its the front pump.

    Thanks guys,

    Rick

    Turbo 350 issues

    in Drivetrain Tech

    Posted

    Thanks Steve.

    The fluid I drained didn't look burnt, and I didn't notice any silver sludge in it. That doesn't mean it wasn't there, I may not have looked that good for it.

    But, as it turns out, my son has a 69 Firebird sitting here with a Turbo 350 in it. It is a good tranny and he wants to convert the bird to a 4 speed anyway so he told me to go ahead and yank that tranny. Mine has a shift kit in it and his doesn't, but that really doesn't matter at this point. Also, mine has a cracked housing near the pilot hole near the starter anyway, so I think this is going to work out just fine.

    I would like to thank everyone for your help tho.

    Rick

    Turbo 350 issues

    in Drivetrain Tech

    Posted

    Well, it looks like the front pump is probably the problem. Could there be anything else that would cause the issue? Or does this sound like it might be the main cause?

    Thanks guys, I appreciate all your help.

    Rick

    Turbo 350 issues

    in Drivetrain Tech

    Posted

    Pull a trans cooler line off and start the engine if you have no oil coming out it could be a front pump issue.

    Thanks for the tip Mr. Bane.

    I just tried that, and no fluid came out. I had put a new filter in and cleaned out the oil pan less than 300 miles ago, so I am pretty sure that its not clogged up (as Rod suggested).

    So, I guess I have to assume it is a front pump gone bad. Are they hard to replace?

    Rick

    Turbo 350 issues

    in Drivetrain Tech

    Posted

    Anybody know what would make a tranny just stop working? I was driving my monte back from town yesterday and all the sudden it kicked out of gear! I pulled her over and checked the tranny fluid and it is full. Tried to put it into gear and nothing. The linkage is all hooked up, but no gears work at all.

    I am going to check the vac hose to see if it came loose, but other than that I am at a loss as to what might have gone wrong.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks guys,

    Rick

    back up hard drive

    in Computers

    Posted

    I was told it was the power supply. they wanted 250 to replace it. new computer was 350 and it is now 6 yrs newer . they want 100 to set up my old hard drive, the info on it is not that important but would be nice to have it back for a reasonable amount

    Hi Dave,

    Do you know what wattage the power supply is? You can go to www.frys.com and order a new power supply for a reasonable amount and have it shipped to your door. It is fairly easy to install it, just a few screws and a few plugs.

    Rick

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