[tcb] Re: I'm stumped - '59 won't start, stay running...

  • From: julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx
  • To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:23:14 -0500

Isn't there a way to check that the solenoid is working like take off one of
the wires and turn the key to a certain position and you should hear the
solenoid make a clicking noise if it is working. I remember my mechanic
having me check it like this. I will call him to find out better directions
unless one of you knows what I am talking about.
On Oct 25, 2011 5:47 PM, "James Dwan" <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Update: Switched out the 009 on the '59 for the 009 on my daily driver -
> nada.
> I have now run down the battery on the '77 so I'll switch 'em back and take
> off the fuel pump and grab a beer...
>
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> *From:* chuck <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:42 PM
> *Subject:* [tcb] Re: I'm stumped - '59 won't start, stay running...
>
>  It sounds to me like you are on the right track.Keep going.
> oleblue
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:13 PM
> *Subject:* [tcb] Re: I'm stumped - '59 won't start, stay running...
>
>  just hooked up the cables the way you suggested AND hooked up another set
> to my Westy with the key off (12 volts) it turns over freely until I turn
> the key off but no go on the starting thing. So I assume I have 2 distinct
> problems, starter not getting what it needs and the carb not getting what it
> needs. Right?
> I think it's time to look at the fuel pump.
>
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> *From:* Gerald Livingston <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 25, 2011 4:47 PM
> *Subject:* [tcb] Re: I'm stumped - '59 won't start, stay running...
>
> Check your ground strap. Test by using a set of jumper cables with good
> strong clamps. Run from battery negative to something solid on the
> transaxle and other cable from transaxle to frame.
>
> G2
>
> On Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:37:43 -0700 (PDT)
> James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Update: turned over twice in a row then it stopped turning over at
> > all - did not start. Fuel filter was only half full/empty. Craled
> > under the bus checked connections on the starter, nuts tight will not
> > cross start. The piston engages but does not turn the fly wheel it
> > just stops and occasionally it will emit a low growling noise but it
> > does not want to do it's job. Thoughts?
>
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