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Date:         Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:32:12 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Need help - will  not crank
Comments: To: Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>
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On 3/9/05 13:05, "Chuck Reisinger" <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:

> Took 89 Westy out today....sat for a month or so....started right up...had a > couple of stalls...pulled in for gas...filled up....would not start...horn, > radio, and lights all worked...it started ok using a reverse push start....Any > ideas? > > Thanks much! > >

1. the battery could be just low enough to not provide enough current for the starter.

2. the starter or solenoid are a little over the hill (like me)

3. battery terminals need a good cleaning

And a few other minor details.

I suspect the battery because of the multiple draining starts you did.

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