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Re: Yet another ignition problem

To: cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: Yet another ignition problem
From: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 07:56:26 GMT
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Reply-to: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
I would expect that if the charging system is in order, the car should 
continue to run when the battery is disconnected.....unless thats only on 
cars with generators.....?
I'd be checking the alternator and putting the battery on a charger for a 
night to see if its charging deep enough.
Andy


>From: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
>Reply-To: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
>To: "Spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re:  Yet another ignition problem
>Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:24:37 -0500
>
>Well, I started from the begining this morning, checking connections,
>replacing the rotor and cap on the distributor.  When I tried starting
>again, I hooked up the jumper cables to a running car (I had already run 
>the
>battery down trying to start yesterday), and the Midget started on the 
>first
>turn of the key (!).  I waited about 60 seconds or so, listening to the
>sound of the engine, and everything seemed fine.  However, at the -precise-
>instant that I removed the jumper cable from the positive on the Midget
>battery, the car stalled out, and resisted all attempts to be restarted.
>
>Thus, my problem is in the battery, right?  Before I go out and buy a new
>one, is there any other problem that could cause the car to die at the
>instant that the cable has been removed?  Even though it has enough juice 
>to
>turn the starter a little bit, and light the headlights, it has been
>difficult to hold a charge lately.  I'd been eyeing the alternator.
>
>Regards,
>
>
>Charles
>'74 Midget
>'68 Sprite (has yet to fail to start for me)
>cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
>Bloomfield, NJ
>



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