IML: Starting my 64 Imperial

[Mark Elliott <deadfishe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

FIrst off I would like to thank all those who offered suggestions on 
my query about starting my Imperial.  I have finally had time to go 
out and try some of the suggestions.  Here is what I Have done so far.

I checked the voltage at the terminals of he battery and it is 14.8 
volts.  I took off the battery cables and cleaned the terminals and 
the battery cables.  Measuring the voltage from the cable to the 
cables I also get 14.8 volts.  I measured the ohms of the cables.  On 
the positive cable I got .1 ohm, and on the negative cable I got 
about 1 ohm.  Is that too high on either cable?  The positive 
cable  goes from the battery to the fender, and then there is another 
cable that runs from there to the starter.  The resistance on the 
second cable was 0 according to my wife (I couldn't see the ohm meter)

I did try hit hitting the starter with a rubber mallet incase it was 
just stuck, but that didn't make any difference.

I am definitely hearing a click (like the solenoid) when I turn the 
key (though it is only a single click, rather than multiple (which is 
what I am more used to hearing).  There were a couple of times where 
it sounded like the engine was starting to turn.  So I am assuming 
that the engine isn't stuck (I haven't tried turning it by hand yet).

Is it possible for the battery to have adequate voltage, but not 
enough current?  I had planned on swapping out a different battery, 
but all my batteries are the front connect type, and the Imperial 
requires a top connect battery, plus the voltage seems reasonable.

Any additional suggestions?  My wife says to include that if anyone 
ones a 64 4 door, this one is available cheap.  It is complete 
(though in pieces), with lots of spare parts.  Though you will have 
to haul it away (after all, I can't get it started), and it will need 
to be moved soon.

Thanks,

Mark Elliott
non starting 64 Imperial that needs to be moved.


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