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ronburgundy78
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:39 am    Post subject: Bad ground strap? Reply with quote

Just got my new battery...FREE..I was 2 weeks away from my 2 year replacement..Lovin' it.


Got everything hooked up..Lights on, dummy lights working...BUT

Everytime I try to start it, it 'shorts' out...the lights go off on the dash..I go to the battery and touch the ground strap and the lights go back on..power back at coil.

the strap is like dust..I am guessing this is my problem. Just wanted to make sure before I run to the store. Also, will a universal ground strap work?

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just get a new negative battery cable and you should be good to go.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was able to salvage my strap (cut it half) and had some good copper...got the bus started!!!!

BUT....

Timed it, set my dwell, rpms...Jumped in to take a spin..hit the gas...stalled..

Now I can't get it to start..Good power. Engine turning it just wont fire..


UGH...
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try and give it some gas while you're turning it over.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tried that..No luck..I even put more fuel in the tank...
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keep in mind that the bus needs not only the battery ground strap but the chassis ground strap to be all nice, clean, and tight.

That chassis ground is on the front of the transaxle on the divers side and goes to the chassis. It is about 6" long and a woven wire.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got the ground problem taken care of...I think..

I am guessing my problem now is fuel (or lack thereof)...

I threw about a gallon and it ran great for a few minutes then puttered out and wouldn't start again.

My gauge only works at a full tank so I am assuming this is my problem..A trip to the gas station should prove this theory..( i hope)..
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