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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Watch out powlison. It starts out fixing a loose battery cable, but you'll end up swapping heads, cam, exhaust, etc. And don't even mention all the appearance mods!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by powlison
Well, this is kind of embarrassing but as it turns out, one of the terminal cables was loose. Once I fixed that it was fine, started right up. I feel like an idiot now but wanted to thank you all for your help.

Bill, I did not see your post until this morning but I really do appreciate the offer. If you don't mind, I might add you to my buddy list that way I can bug you if I ever need assistance again. Thanks for being so willing to help.

dude- not a problem.nothing to be embarrased about.glad to help!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dpd
dude- not a problem.nothing to be embarrased about.glad to help!
Thanks man. I really appreciate you sticking with me all the way through this thread. Take care
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Any time.. Just give us a shout!!

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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Look at your DIC battery volts with the ignition on (and engine/heater blower/radio off). 11.4 volts is completely discharged and 12.9 volts is completely charged. Try charging battery if on low side. If charging battery does NOT fix, do a load test on battery.
12 volts battery 6 cells 2.2 volt per cell
6 times 2.2 13.2 is what you should have at full charge
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dpd
dude- not a problem.nothing to be embarrased about.glad to help!
Cool you found it, Bad battery's can cause weird things to happen.
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