Date:         Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:23:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: http://WetWesties.org
Subject:      Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
Comments: To: ok artguy <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Replace the starter solenoid.

Jim

ok artguy wrote:
> I tested the new switch; it had no effect on the starter motor running when
> the battery's connected. The starter's not engaging, only the motor is
> spinning. Also, my van has a Weber conversion, so I can rule out the AFC
> components. I'm assuming that something has shorted out beneath the dash, as
> I could smell hot wires when the incident ocurred. I pulled the fuseblock
> down and shined a flashlight in behind to see if anything was amiss, but of
> course there was nothing obvious. I guess I need to trace out the main line
> to the starter?
>
> JJ
>
>
>
>
>> From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com>
>> To: okartguy@hotmail.com
>> Subject: Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
>> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:37:25 -0600
>>
>> You can just plug that new switch in and hold it in your hand and turn
>> the slotted union.
>> If the starter turns the engine over then you just have to look elsewhere
>> for the trouble.
>> I'd try unplugging everything in the engine compartment one connector at
>> a time and re plugging it.
>> The temp sensor is right near the fuel pressure regulator near the fire
>> wall on the driver side.
>> Try unplugging it and attempt a start with it unplugged (I've found
>> broken wires inside the insulation before).
>> Its about $13.00 if you need one.
>> Last bit of advise that you can do and stay clean ............... pry the
>> top off your AFM (black square plastic)
>> be sure that your arm goes all the way over and closes the switch for
>> your fuel pump on the far right of the arc.
>> There is also a ground wire on your Double Relay straight up from the
>> Fuel Pressure Regulator ......... be sure its grounded, a brown wire
>> normally under the screw that holds the resistor pack.
>>
>> Stan Wilder
>>
>
>
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