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#46896 06/27/2005 12:48 AM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 31 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 31 | 54 has new cam and timing gear (its correct). Engine is timed, new battery, points, starter. Starts cold, runs fine, drags and does not want to start when first shut off. Will start 15 min. later. Any ideas HELP | | |
#46897 06/27/2005 10:22 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I take it its still 6 volts. Use #1 gauge or larger battery cables. Run the ground to the engine or trans. Make shure all connections are clean & tight & lock washers where cable eyes hook up. Make shure there is a good ground cable between the engine & frame. 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#46898 06/27/2005 11:35 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 78 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 78 | I agree! With a 6 volt system the smaller size cables heat up and then have too much resistance.
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#46899 06/28/2005 3:35 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 124 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 124 | I'll third those suggestions! Do some research and try for even 0 or 00 cables if possible. Tractor Supply has larger cables and ends, a welding supply can fab them also.
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