Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:46:17 -0600
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Wont start
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Harry, in fact an engine can turn over without starting, which indicates a problem in ignition or fuel delivery, not with the starter. You have now stated that the starter IS turning the engine over, and then implied that the engine IS NOT turning over. It can't be both. Either the engine is turning, or it is not. If it is, and fast enough to start under normal circumstances, then you have either a fuel or ignition problem. It might be turning, but too slow to start. That would be battery or poor connections. Cold weather definitely can bring that condition to the front.
But, you have put it in the hands of a mechanic, so let that expert deal with it, I guess. mcneely
---- Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote:
> I really thought I did answer the question. The starter is engaged with the engine and is turning the engine over. Except that if the engine were actually turning over there wouldn't be a problem.
This is not a case of the starter freely spinning.
I don't know what "TS-ing" is :-(
Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@gmail.com> wrote:
>The question still not answered is "Is the starter turning the engine
>over (making pistons go uppity downtitty) or is it spinning fast?"
>Vital question. If it's spinning fast, it's the solenoid. If it's
>actually driving the motor, your TS-ing has just begun but it's not
>going to be the battery or starter.
>
>tim in san jose
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>On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Harry Hoffman
><hhoffman@ip-solutions.net> wrote:
>> Yep, sorry I should have been more specific. It's trying to crank the engine but no success.
>> AAA was here in record time, 13min, and since I'm in a suit, and it's freezing cold, it's getting towed to the mechanic.
>> I would guess the the starter is original. I haven't replaced it, yet...
>> I'll research remote starter switches. From its name I can guess it's function but I'm not familiar with them.
>>
>> Thx again everyone!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Harry
>>
>> Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Does 'whirring' mean it's cranking on the starter ?
>>>If it's cranking strongly ....and won't start, check codes.
>>>
>>>if it's not cranking on the starter ...
>>>I always operate the starter with a Remote Starter Swtich ..
>>>That reduces the connections and wires involved .. and can provide useful info.
>>>Is the starter very old ?
>>>do you know the ole 'hammer trick' ?
>>>
>>>if manual trans ...........and it runs.......................just push start, to get home.
>>>
>>>Scott
>>>
>>>
>>>On 11/25/2012 12:17 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi All, So as I'm sitting here waiting for AAA I thought I'd ask for some advice. Van has been driving great. I go to leave from lunch and she won't start. It's a bostig conversion, and when I try to start I just get a whirring like it wants to start but won't. I tried a jump from my brother but no luck. The battery is less then a year old so it should be good. Tried rocking it in gear in case anything was stuck but nada. It is our 1st really cold day so I don't know if that's affecting things. Any recommendations? Cheers, Harry
>>>
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>Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you're driving my van, in
>which case, you ain't got there yet.
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David McNeely
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