electrical problem?
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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electrical problem?
I just bought a 79 vette, with the L-82 motor, it hasn't run in over 8 years. When the key is inserted, the interior lights come on etc., so obviously the car is getting power, but when I turn the key to actually start the car, the battery sizzles and smokes. Any ideas on what this could be?
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
I would say, to make sure you don't have a seized engine, pull the plugs and try rotation the crank yourself with a ratchet or breaker bar on the crank bolt. Make sure you turn it clockwise.If it rotates fairly easily, then I would suspect a short or a bad starter.
