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| | | Forums66 Topics128,108 Posts1,056,239 Members48,437 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,803 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,803 | Begin by pulling both battery cables and do a thorough cleanup with a wire brush or a dedicated "battery post cleaner". Your local parts store will have one on the shelf, and it's something every stovebolter's tool box should have. Pay specific attention to the inside of the cable terminals. If the points happened to be closed while the ignition switch was on, they're toast now. Inspect and/or replace them and see if the spark comes back. If the coil didn't overheat and boil the oil out of it, chances are that it's still in good shape, but points simply won't tolerate more than a few minutes of "ignition on- - -engine not running". Also check to see how much voltage is at the battery posts (not the cable terminals) during cranking. 6V systems should not drop below 4.5 volts with the starter cranking the engine over for 15-20 secnds with the ignition off, and 12V systems should crank for the same time at 9.5 volts or more. Jerry
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