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Engine won't turn over ???

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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 7:31pmMessage 21 of 27
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68vet427
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
OK  it  wasnt the  starter.
I  had a  new  battery  and  it  wasnt  fully  charged  was  1 part.
I also  had a  very  bad ground,  engine to  frame.
We charged the battery, and fixed  the  ground,and
WAH LA!!!

IT STARTED, once  we  got  gas  up  to  the  carb.
Please  see  new  thread ,  coming  soon,  for  video's.
Thanks  for  all  the  help !!
Joe

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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 8:23pmMessage 22 of 27
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Excellent news, Joe !!!

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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 9:00pmMessage 23 of 27
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
thanks  !
Be  sure  to catch  the  video  !!
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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/10/12 6:55amMessage 24 of 27
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Voltage is always a guuuud thing Joe!! Wink

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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/15/12 5:00pmMessage 25 of 27
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Oh Man, Joe.  That is one awesome lookin' Vette!  Hope you have it done in time for the "Vettes at the Beach" show in Sylvan Beach this year.  I'd love to see it in person. 
 
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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/15/12 5:18pmMessage 26 of 27
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
Rick,
thanks,
Amazing what a  headache  a  bad  ground  and  some  unplugged  wires  can  cause.
I  am  feeling  much  more  comfortable  with  the  electric  portion  of  the  car.
Joe.

ps, yes i plan on being  at  sylvan beach. Hope to  meet  you  there.
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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/15/12 5:37pmMessage 27 of 27
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Remember I'll be hosting a weekend sleep over at eboland for Vettes at the Beach!

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