Sounds like you need a new set of brushes in the starter and clean up the commutator (the bronze area that the brushes make contact). The brushes are probably worn out and arcing and burning up the commutator. Have an Imperial day, Russell Sullivan 1966 Crown Coupe 2 dr ht ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Ford" <daveford1@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 12:54 PM Subject: IML: 58 Random Starting > I have a 1958 392 that exhibits a random starting problem. > When I push the starter button sometimes it turns over and starts and > sometimes it's completely dead (not a sound or motion anywhere). I've tried > to jump it, even put the positive jump terminal to the positive side of the > solenoid but no avail. Just when I'm about to give up it will crank like > nothings happened.. Has anyone experienced this phenomenon or have any > recommendations? > > Thanks, > Dave > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get fast, reliable access with MSN 9 Dial-up. Click here for Special Offer! > http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200361ave/direct/01/ > > >