<VV> Starting problem

[Brian E. Terry]

Jim:

It doesn't seem to be a function of temperature.  It happened once when the
engine was warm but I had run the carbs dry on gas.  It seems to be more
like the number of cranks - if the car fires right up it will be fine.  If
it has to crank more than a couple of seconds, it will go into this non-stop
condition.  A couple of additional details:

1)  If I break the battery connection, it seems to release whatever was
causing it to crank.  I reconnect the battery right away, and it does not
continue to crank unless I engage the ignition.

2)  I checked the wiring at the solonoid, and everything there is good - no
shorts, melted wire, etc.

Is it possible to isolate between starter/solonoid and the ignition switch
by using a remote starter?  That is, if I use a remote starter and it stops
cranking when I release the button, does that mean it is the ignition
switch?  Or does the remote starter not properly simulate the action of the
real ignition switch?

Thanks.

Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duane, Jim" <Jim.Duane@DigitalNet.com>
To: "Brian E. Terry" <beterry@mijes.com>; <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 12:43 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> Starting problem


Hi Brian

Hmmm, I believe you may have a stuck solonoid.  The coil inside can
stick/fuse/not let go, causing the engine to crank continuously.  Just a
thought, but maybe when the engine is warm, the solonoid is warm and
doesn't stick...

Jim Duane
'66 180 Corsa CVT
Colonial Corvairs
CORSA



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org] On Behalf Of Brian E. Terry
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 9:36 AM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Starting problem

Hi:

My '65 Monza under normal circumstances will start and shut off
properly.  If it has been sitting for a while and their is no gas in the
carbs, then the starter motor will not disengage when I turn the key
off.  It will keep running until it overheats or I disconnect the
battery ground.  The starter and solenoid are not that old - maybe a
couple of years and 5000 miles.  Is the starter or solenoid no good or
is this a wiring problem?  I am confused, as I would think either one of
those problems would cause it to misbehave all the time.  Any thoughts
would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

Brian

'65 Monza Conv 110/4sp
'94 Jaguar XJS
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