I need a quick answer please.
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I need a quick answer please.
I have a 250 Inline six that ran great this morning, I came home and parked it, then an hour later went back out to start it, and nothing!
Checked the battery it was fine, replaced the starter, solenoid, and voltage regulator. Checked all connections.
Then I went to start it (it didn't turn over) and the positive post started smoking! So, I went to ****** the cable off, and (with the key in my pocket) it tried to start up! BTW, it melted a hole on the side of the positive post! What could cause this???????? If it matters, this is a 76 Maverick not my truck.
Thanks guys.
Checked the battery it was fine, replaced the starter, solenoid, and voltage regulator. Checked all connections.
Then I went to start it (it didn't turn over) and the positive post started smoking! So, I went to ****** the cable off, and (with the key in my pocket) it tried to start up! BTW, it melted a hole on the side of the positive post! What could cause this???????? If it matters, this is a 76 Maverick not my truck.
Thanks guys.
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Check your fuseable links, you may have burnt one up. Just tug on it, if it comes apart, or streaches, it's bad
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Thanks for all of your help! I'll post the outcome in the morning.
BTW, I checked the battery with my meter. With it disconnected + & -, it reads 13 volts....Installed in the car, it reads only 1. Any ideas?
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Okay, now that sounds very bad! I'm not sure what it means, could it be a fusible link or something more serious?
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Okay, first the lights do come on. Second, while I was out there I decided to try to start it again and I have know idea why, but it started up! The only problem is, the starter didn't disengage and it would not shut off with the key! I had to pull the cable.