I went to start my car this morning and the battery was dead (my brake lights were left on from testing something). I tried to jump from my DD and all was fine at first (though it didn't want to start) but then after one attempt I released the key and it just kept on cranking. The only way I could get it to stop was to disconnect the battery. Did I fry my solenoid or starter maybe? Ignition switch? Voltage regulator?
I did recently pull my heater out as well, but I wouldn't think that would have an effect on starting - wires aren't connected but there are no exposed wires either.
If it's not one flippin' thing...
Thanks,
Tim
Won't stop cranking
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Re: Won't stop cranking
Could be a mechanical issue with the starter... or it could be an issue with your ignition switch.
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Re: Won't stop cranking
lol. Time for a new starter mang.
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Re: Won't stop cranking
Yup - there's a guy not to far away that has a gear reduction starter that I'm hoping to get sometime this weekend.
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Re: Won't stop cranking
71Goon wrote:Yup - there's a guy not to far away that has a gear reduction starter that I'm hoping to get sometime this weekend.
Gear reduction is the best way to go on a L motor,you will be glad you did
Taterhead » Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:35 am wrote:[quote="Taterhead » Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:41 pm
Sorry, I was channeling my inner flatcat.
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Re: Won't stop cranking
the bigger hammer fixes everything71Goon wrote:Must have been the solenoid - a few whacks with a hammer fixed it.
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Taterhead » Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:35 am wrote:[quote="Taterhead » Mon Dec 07, 2015 2:41 pm
Sorry, I was channeling my inner flatcat.
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Re: Won't stop cranking
when you was trying to crank it over and you let go of the key, did the key return to the run position ? Sometimes the ignition switch can get a little sticky from age.
DRIVEN » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:01 am wrote: Datsuns don't break down. They just get unscheduled upgrades.
Re: Won't stop cranking
My ignition switch leaves a lot to be desired but it was definitely the starter.Ni10 wrote:when you was trying to crank it over and you let go of the key, did the key return to the run position ? Sometimes the ignition switch can get a little sticky from age.
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Re: Won't stop cranking
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My Datsuns, like good friends, have never let me down. At least in any way that was not understandable and thus fixable.