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Old 03-01-2008, 08:21 PM
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ok, after last minute tinkering and about 5 hours, i got the engine too crank. it cranked for a good 5 seconds before i let off, i tried again and it just clicked, so i let the battery charge some more and tried again, barely clicked, tried a few more times, same deal. so me and my dad tried turning the crank by hand, and with the lack of space, we couldnt. what do i do now?
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Old 03-01-2008, 08:51 PM
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Have you tried jumping the seloniod.
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:05 PM
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could have shorted the solenoid i had the some problem you might need new battery cables and starter solenoid, thats what i did and it fixed my problem
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:07 PM
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phew, i took out the spark plugs and tried cranking it, and its turning over, although it sounds like my started has had it, time for a mini starter
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:10 PM
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is this a fresh a engine?
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:15 PM
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:17 PM
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Time for a Windsor.[8D]
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:27 PM
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If you are gonna go that route you may as well put in a straight 6[sm=lol.gif][sm=lol.gif]
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Old 03-01-2008, 10:45 PM
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why dont i just toss this out and buy a honda then
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Old 03-01-2008, 10:49 PM
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Well, at least it'd start. And get better mileage.
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