Cranky cranking...what would you put your money on?

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Batan
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Post by Batan »

Sounds good Doug. I'm looking for heated garage now so hopefully by weekend Ghia will have a warm place to rest.
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Re: Cranky cranking...what would you put your money on?

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did you guys find anything out I am having the same issue with a bug not turning over
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Re: Cranky cranking...what would you put your money on?

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Hi Batan,

If you have a good starter bushing, check the transmission ground strap. A bad ground there causes all kinds of odd problems, including "no start hot" once the strap connection gets even more loose when warm.

The quick check is to run a test ground wire between the battery negative and the engine.

FJC
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