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1. [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: Dana Muise <dana@spazzco.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 13:15:39 -0800; Hi Ol'truckers, I need help! Over the past week I've noticed every time I go to start my '59 Chevy Apache, it cranks over a little slower, but eventually starts. This morning it finally wouldn't cran; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00197.html (8,161 bytes)
2. RE: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: "Greg O. Pace" <59gmc@bigriverbroadcasting.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:33:15 -0600; I had the same symptom a couple of weeks ago...it was the battery. The batt voltage was 12v with lights on, but collapsed when the starter tried to engage. Put your meter on it and try to start it. I; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00198.html (8,280 bytes)
3. RE: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: "Blaine & Maggie Dumkee" <bmdumkee@auroranet.nt.ca>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:33:55 -0700; Could be dirty or loose battery connections. I would also check the ground strap to make sure it has a tight and clean connection. Blaine Dumkee 59 GMC 9314 Fort Smith NT Canada Hi Ol'truckers, I nee; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00199.html (8,803 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:01:08 -0500; That's not enough voltage at idle or revs I don't believe. Alternator's charge at 14.5 or so, would think gens need more than the 12 you say your getting also. Are you sure all your cables, posts, an; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00200.html (9,400 bytes)
5. RE: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: "Bill Bailey" <billb1@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:24:01 -0500; Is 12.5 to 12.8 VDC normal charging voltage for the old generator/voltage regulator systems? Seems low to me like maybe the voltage regulator isn't working right. Hi Ol'truckers, I need help! Over th; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00202.html (8,824 bytes)
6. RE: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: Dana Muise <dana@spazzco.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:39:33 -0800; Thanks for your reply, That's exactly whats happening. The battery shows 12volts when the engine is off, but the second I try to start the voltmeter drops all the way to zero. Someone suggested I hav; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00204.html (7,574 bytes)
7. Re: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 18:11:08 -0600; Some suggestions, don't have to follow this order exactly, but I think the order is logical given what you've described (work on the starter circuit first, then move on the the charging circuit). 1.; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00205.html (10,195 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: "Pat Cossey" <ccossey@seark.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 19:03:28 -0600; If the voltage is going away at the batt. then the Batt. is shot. Take it (batt.) to auto zone they will test it for free. Pat 67 SS 46 AD -- Original Message -- From: "Dana Muise" <dana@spazzco.com>; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00206.html (8,160 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 21:18:53 -0600; Sounds like a charging system problem somewhere. Put it on a charger overnight and see if the problem goes away for a while. Your voltage sounds a little low for when the truck is running. It should; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00210.html (9,693 bytes)

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