54 slow turn or no turn

[Al E.]

My sweet baby hasn't started in years.. 52 years. I have replaced the started solenoid and took it to get tested it kicks over on the bench and is fine. When I put it back on it just clicks.. and clicks and maybe she turns over.. maybe not... it takes about 7 tries to get it spinning. But I have cleaned the batter cables so these are in great condition free of dirt and oil. The battery is new and is fine, she is not locked, when she turns she is free and clear.Any ideas..

[Joe R.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Al,

Have someone check the CCA of your battery. Voltage may be correct but the (cold cranking amps) CCA is what gets the engine to turn over. Had a 700 CCA on my 96 that only had under 300 CCA when checked. Occasionally it would just click and then turn over after trying it again. And yes, I did check and change the starter before I bought a new battery to solve my problem.

JR

[Al E.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Thanks JR. Ill Try having it tested. I bought it from NAPA its stated to have 640cc. I don't know what the standard for this car is. But I just bought the 2nd battery a few hours ago.

[Eric E.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Ground issue?

[Al E.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Maybe, but not the battery cables. I took them off and cleaned them got grease off, no breaks no splits.. Just not sure what to do. Ill try to bolt the ground cable to the frame and see what happens. This car has a starter relay... could this be an issue? can these be bought or bypassed?

[Tony R.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Is the plunger solenoid operating correctly and engaging the starter gear in the flywheel ring gear? Ours needed a lot of cleaning and attention after 30-some years of storage.

[Al E.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Tony, I did check this and it was ok. I bought a new one from solenoid from AZ and had it tested. It popped out and spun. The flywheel is clean and no broken teeth. I will try a remote starter tomorrow.thanks

[Chuck W.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Wrong flywheel or wrong starter?

[Chris S.]

Re: 54 slow turn or no turn

Check your grounds - The neg is bolted to the transmission bolt where the dipstick attaches.
They dont spin quickly - more like a tractor....
Check your shifter and make sure the N safety switch is working correctly