Classic/Antique Car Repair/1970 Corvette

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Expert: - 10/1/2008


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Hi I have a stock 1970 Corvette,just lately I can drive some where with it,when I stop and turn it off,It may or may not start.I know there is a clutch override switch,so when this happens ,there is no clicks,and the motor does not turn over.The red light [seat belt on] is the only thing that happens .I`m puzzled ? any help will be appreciated. thanks

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It sound like it could be the solenoid on the starter, a common problem. But to be sure check all of the cables from the battery to the starter and the battery to ground. Then if you are handy with a voltmeter you can do some voltage checks when the problem is happening. That way you can find where the voltage is stopping and make a diagnosis.

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

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Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

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More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

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Moto Award winner. And much more.

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