rlich8
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I had the weirdest problem today!
So, I had my starter rebuilt because it was having trouble cranking. Turns out the shaft was BENT (That's not the weird part) so it definitely needed a rebuild.
Upon reinstallation, the car was still having trouble cranking over. Scratching my head, I had the battery checked - it was OK. I checked all the cables and connections - all OK!
I walked away for a day to think about it, and I came back and tried it again. I pressed the starter solenoid and what happens?
THE CARB LINKAGE STARTS SMOKING! I had to rub my eyes and try again...yep...it happ
The car is looking for ground!!! I thought "THE GROUND STRAP FOR THE ENGINE!" I checked it and voila, not a good connection! Moved it to a better place and everything's fine.
What was your weird problem today?
So, I had my starter rebuilt because it was having trouble cranking. Turns out the shaft was BENT (That's not the weird part) so it definitely needed a rebuild.
Upon reinstallation, the car was still having trouble cranking over. Scratching my head, I had the battery checked - it was OK. I checked all the cables and connections - all OK!
I walked away for a day to think about it, and I came back and tried it again. I pressed the starter solenoid and what happens?
THE CARB LINKAGE STARTS SMOKING! I had to rub my eyes and try again...yep...it happ
The car is looking for ground!!! I thought "THE GROUND STRAP FOR THE ENGINE!" I checked it and voila, not a good connection! Moved it to a better place and everything's fine.
What was your weird problem today?