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| craig3x |
 Jun 11 2009, 06:39 PM
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I recently aquired a bone stock '75 with a 1.8 and was told it ran great last time it was started 6 months ago. So I charged the battery, turned the key....and nothing. The other electronics work though. I can hear the fuel pump kick on, headlights pop up, horn works, etc.
Does it sound like an ignition switch problem, or a starter problem? Or something else I'm not thinking of? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) |
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| Gint |
Jun 11 2009, 09:31 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
If whacking a solenoid with a hammer to get it rotating, you're already beyod the point that the hammering will make anything worse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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| craig3x |
Jun 11 2009, 10:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 18-April 09 From: Sacramento Member No.: 10,275 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gint @ Jun 11 2009, 08:31 PM)  If whacking a solenoid with a hammer to get it rotating, you're already beyod the point that the hammering will make anything worse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) jiggled the ignition very hard and got it to turn over. Fired right up. Took it on it's first drive in 4 years (after changing oil of course) I notice when I let off the gas, the rpms like to stay up for a second or two before it drops down. hmmm??? |
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| Rotary'14 |
Jun 12 2009, 07:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
QUOTE(craig3x @ Jun 11 2009, 09:12 PM) QUOTE(Gint @ Jun 11 2009, 08:31 PM) If whacking a solenoid with a hammer to get it rotating, you're already beyod the point that the hammering will make anything worse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) jiggled the ignition very hard and got it to turn over. Fired right up. Took it on it's first drive in 4 years (after changing oil of course) I notice when I let off the gas, the rpms like to stay up for a second or two before it drops down. hmmm??? I think if you need to jiggle the key, the problem lies near the ignition switch. I bet the plastic part is cracked. Easy to change, just be sure to disconnect your battery. If your RPM "floats", I would check the throttle return spring, and make sure you don't have too much play in your throttle cable. -Rob |
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craig3x Turn key...and nothing Jun 11 2009, 06:39 PM
SLITS The ignition switch could be broken internally not... Jun 11 2009, 06:45 PM jmill Mechanically agitate the starter with a hammer. S... Jun 11 2009, 07:09 PM Cap'n Krusty "Some" '75s have the seat belt inter... Jun 11 2009, 07:21 PM craig3x I will try that, thanks Jun 11 2009, 08:36 PM
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I will try that, thanks
I had the same problem j... Jun 12 2009, 06:36 AM jmill
BTW, whacking on the starter or its solenoid is a... Jun 11 2009, 09:18 PM Gint Behind the key is the actual switch. It's in ... Jun 11 2009, 10:13 PM yellow914 I have a 75, 1.8...and i noticed when this happene... Jun 11 2009, 10:17 PM jimkelly pic Jun 12 2009, 06:59 AM SLITS The RPM will "float" if your deaccelerat... Jun 12 2009, 07:57 AM craig3x
The RPM will "float" if your deaccelera... Jun 12 2009, 12:33 PM SLITS #19 in the image and yes, I will provide a link to... Jun 12 2009, 12:50 PM craig3x
#19 in the image and yes, I will provide a link t... Jun 12 2009, 04:21 PM kwales Pedals are notorious for rusting at the hinge and ... Jun 12 2009, 05:33 PM craig3x
Pedals are notorious for rusting at the hinge and... Jun 12 2009, 05:46 PM kwales Depends,
Won't hurt to try to free it up, th... Jun 12 2009, 05:51 PM |
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