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Hi, my car will start after a few days of rest. BUT if I am out driving around for about 1 hour and then turn her off, she WILL NOT restart. no click no nothing just silence as I turn the key. Could it be a faulty ignition switch? I originally thought that iut might have something to do with the ground wire from the battery BUT the lights do come on so there is power but no ignition... what could it be?? kim xx
I am a Model A guy, but I will tell you what I think. If you don't hear a click, then you are not getting power to the solenoid. even a low battery will give you a click. See if the lights dim as you turn the key. If they do, then you are drawing a little current to the ign switch. If they don't, then something is preventing power from getting to the solenoid. Try by passing the solenoid. It could be a bad solenoid. check the voltage at the solenoid as you turn the key.
My best advice is to join a chevy club and get help from them. They would be happy to help you.
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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