Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:12:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Ken <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
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From:         Ken <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
Subject:      Re: no start?
Comments: To: Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM>
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Michael,
  
The Bendix might be binding if the bushing is worn out.
Ken L.


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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Michael McSwain
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 4:04 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: [VANAGON] no start?

So where would you start? The past couple of times I got in my van and cranked it up, the engine would barely turn over, but after two or so revolutions it started. Until it didn't. I have one of those cigarette lighter volt meters and after sitting overnight it reads 12.6 volts. When I turn the key to crank it, it doesn't drop below 11.5 volts or so. I put a trickle charger on it just to be sure, but it still won't start. Currently I hear no noise whatsoever when I turn the key except for the fuel pump priming.  Before this started I regularly watched the plugin volt meter and while running it stays at or over 13v. So I'm pretty sure it's not the 1.5 year old battery or the age unknown alternator.  I assume that's a safe assumption.  If you disagree I'm all ears. So if it's not the battery, would a bad connection be the next most likely place to look and if so where?  The only place I've checked out so far is the actual battery which shows no signs of corrosion at all.

Thoughts?