Re: IML: 67 won't turn over with good battery

["JIM LORENZEN" <jdlpdx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dan,

Something you might want to check into is a remote starter switch: 
basically two leads with clips and a pistol grip with a push button.  I like 
my fireworks in the sky, not that close to my hand as they would be using 
the screwdriver method.  The item I mentioned is available at most auto 
parts stores and big box stores with an auto section.
For a real shor term fix (like to move the car under its own power) you 
might try first tapping the starter body with a hammer.  This works on GM 
starters even though I know how it sounds.  I don't know about Chrysler 
starters, maybe someone can pick that up from here.

Good Luck

Jim L. in OR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan" <sunup@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 67 won't turn over with good battery


> The last time I tried to start it the cranking slowed gradually until it 
> wouldn't turn over at all. I assumed the battery went dead and let it sit 
> for a few months. But now I'm told by NAPA that that is how a bad starter 
> will also act. I was told a simple way to troubleshoot it is to cross a 
> screwdriver in the large and small nuts on the starter where the positive 
> lead come in. If it cranks it rules out a bad starter.
>
> I'd like confirmation this is safe and will not harm the electrical 
> system.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dan
> 67 CC
>
>
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