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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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7.3 ambulance no start

my vets ambulance wont start just looking for some tips to check out first. i know check the batteries and it shouldnt go below 10.5v but what else should i check.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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does it not start or not even turn over.......
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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my vets ambulance wont start just looking for some tips to check out first. i know check the batteries and it shouldnt go below 10.5v but what else should i check.
What else can you tell us? What year is the ambulance? Does the engine crank when you turn the key? If so, does the tach move? If it cranks, and the tach moves, does the oil pressure gauge move? When checkingthe batteries, make sure both have good grounds. Is the starter tight?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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sorry for the lack of description, anyway the battery terminals were corroded and starter wire was loose too. thanks.
 
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So does that mean that you got it running?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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sure did im glad thats all it was.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Glad you got it worked out. I just wasn't sure.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Rock on...............good job.
 
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